My interest in counselling, personal development and therapy started over 30 years ago and was partially inspired by the help I received as a client. 

 

I initially trained in body therapies such as holistic massage and some years later, I went on to study for a BACP Accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling at the Wealden College of Counselling and Psychotherapy in Crowborough. The course gave me a solid grounding in client led counselling and covered Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. 



Following many years at New Romney Counselling Services, and running a private practice in Kent, I now have a private practice in Hastings where I see clients of all ages with a variety of issues. Currently, I am only working online, although I hope to one day return to seeing clients in person.

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​Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked in the operational side of business and event management, as well as in creative industries (film, television and theatre) in both production and as a performer.

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I enjoy working with a variety of clients, and, more recently, I have decided to develop specialist services, focussing on stress management and creativity coaching, as these are areas that I am particularly passionate about.

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Qualifications

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BACP Accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling

Certificate in Couples Counselling

Certificate in Groupwork

MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Teacher Training Course TTR1 & TTR2

Basic Certificate in Counselling Skills

Further Certificate in Counselling Skills

Certificate in Progressive Personal Awareness



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Professional Body

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​​I am a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and I abide by their Ethical Framework and Code of Practice.



Their website can be found at: ​​BACP



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Additional Training



I regularly attend additional training, and some of those recent trainings include:​

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• Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice 1 with Deb Dana

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for Trauma with Russ Harris

• Somatic Psychology with Arielle Schwartz

• Mindful Self Compassion Core Skills Training with Chris Germer and Kristin Neff

• The Heart of Trauma with Bonnie Badenoch

 

As an integrative therapist, I offer several different approaches including:

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• Person Centred

• Gestalt

• Transactional Analysis

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Voice Dialogue

• Trauma Informed Therapy

• Compassion Informed Therapy

• Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy