About me

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My initial training was in integrative counselling and two approaches continue to inform my practice. A Person Centred approach creates a relationship between us where you can explore whatever is troubling you, honestly and openly.  A Gestalt approach focuses on your immediate thoughts, feelings, body sensations. This can safely help you manage anxiety.

Over the last 10 years I have been drawn to study Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychoanalysis. This is because I believe they can help us understand the complex ways we have developed to cope, that negatively impact ourselves. 

I receive regular supervision from both a Jungian Analyst and PsychoAnalyst.

Work & career
My first career was in London as a qualitative researcher. This sort of research explores an issue to gain a deeper understanding of it. I
then worked as a creative planner in advertising agencies. 20 years ago I moved to the South Hams and I worked as a senior counsellor, director and supervisor for 5 years at Simply Counselling  and now I am in private practice.

Who I see
I work one-to-one with adults and couples
I am an LGBTQIA+ inclusive therapist

Qualifications & Specialist Courses

BA Hons Sociology Warwick University.
Qualitative Research Practitioner Professional Status and training with AQRP.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Heartwood Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Training (2 years.)
Psychoanalytic courses with the Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Foundation and Post Foundation studies in Psychoanalysis (2 years.)
Foundation training for working with couples with Juliet Grayson.
I recommend clients  Juliet's book 'Landscapes of the Heart' which is designed to help couples dealing with problems.

Professional membership

I am a member of of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.) I am also on a register which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.