Prior to becoming a counsellor I worked in the education and charity sectors with young people and adults for over 20 years. I continue to learn and develop new skills as I am genuinely curious about helping people.

My qualifications:

Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from Gloucestershire Counselling Service

Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent wellbeing from the Tavistock and Portman NHS trust

Certificate in counselling Young People from Cotswold Counselling

Certificate in teaching Mindfulness

Online and Telephone Counselling Certificate

Teaching Assistant and Youth Worker qualifications

Degree in Social Anthropology

I am currently undertaking further research into childhood trauma and abuse, and Boarding School Syndrome.

I am a member of the BACP and adhere to their Ethical Codes and Standards.