My Story

I originally trained as a nurse, which gave me the opportunity to work with a diverse cross-section of society and support individuals through some of their most challenging and upsetting times. It was through this experience that I developed a deep interest in human communication and how we connect with one another.

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After navigating the complexities of family life as a wife and mother, my children grew older and became more independent leaving me with a sense of lost identity. This shift sparked a desire to better understand myself and find greater fulfilment - not only for my own sake, but to help others do the same.

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It was this yearning for personal growth and a meaningful connection with others that ultimately led me to pursue counselling and psychotherapy. Having personally benefitted from the positive impact of counselling, I now feel deeply passionate about providing that same support to others. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to understand themselves better and build the resilience needed to face life’s challenges.

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Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Integrative  Counselling - University of Greenwich

• PGDip in Counselling Adolescents  (CPCAB)

• ADHD Clinical Services Provider - Childhood through to Adulthood

• Certificate in Systemic Practice: Families and Couples - Institute of Family Therapy. 

• Access Diploma in Counselling 

• Accredited, Confident Hearts Creative Wellbeing and Mindfulness Coach for

• Children and Adolescents

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 1 (CCTP)

• Certificate in Online Counselling

• Dip Nursing (RGN) - City University, St Bartholomew's College of Nursing and Midwifery​

• I am an Accredited Member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and adhere to their Ethical Framework.​

• I am fully insured with Holistic Insurance. 

Professional Development

In accordance with BACP guidelines I am continuously updating and adding to my professional knowledge by undertaking additional training courses, covering the following areas:​

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• Safeguarding Adolescents;

• Short term Therapy;

• Working with children in their world;

• Intergenerational domestic abuse;

• Working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse;

• Creative journaling;

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy from a distance;

• Working with anger;

• Post slavery syndrome;

• White privilege unmasked;

• Sand therapy and self- care;

• Intuitive voice of self- care and well- being;

• Creativity and expression for exploring trauma;

• Triggers and hotspots;

• Creative ways to engage and assess young people;

• Embodied spirituality during a pandemic.

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