I regularly attend professional conferences and workshops to update my skills, deepen my understanding and increase my therapeutic skill. Continuing professional development is a requirement for all registered or accredited counsellors and psychotherapists (see below); I have also enjoyed the opportunity to reflect deeply on my work over years by belonging to two personal and professional development groups. One integrated mindfulness practice with gestalt experiments and bodywork. The other is ongoing, and in this group I experience a high level of support and a high level of challenge from colleagues who have an equivalent level of qualification. This is an opportunity to reflect on, explain and develop my understanding, emotional response to, and use of integrative psychotherapy.

I have a particular interest in healing the impact of acute and chronic trauma, using a range of skills according to the needs of the person or people in front of me. I believe, and respect, the power of attachment in relationships and am developing my practical skills in delivering attachment-focused EMDR.

I am registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am an accredited member of EMDR Association UK & Ireland; also of the Interpersonal Psychotherapy Association (IPTA). All requirements are updated annually. You can also find me via Linked In.

I hold a current DBA Certificate enabling me to work with vulnerable adults.