About Me
I am an Accredited member of BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapist (MBACP Accred)), and a United Kingdom Registered Independent Counsellor (UKRC Reg. Ind.). A full member of CCYP (Counselling Children and Young People) and FHCP (Faculty of Healthcare Counsellors and Psychotherapists). Child Protection. (ACPC)
I have been in clinical practice for several years, working part time in various organisations with specialist interests i.e. substance misuse, drug related crime and working with young people leaving the care system. I was a volunteer for four years with GCS (Gloucester Councelling Service) working with 18 - 80 year olds. I currently work with an organisation whose specialism is working with young people between 11 and 25 years. Two days a week I am a Counsellor in schools across Gloucestershire. I have my own private practice in Cheltenham working with individuals, families and couples.
Professional Experience
- Educational setting working with adolescents
- Organisational settings - EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Psychological services of the NHS
- Voluntary settings working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families
- Private Practice working with individuals, couples and families
Continued Professional Development
To maintain my Accreditation status I undertake yearly workshops and seminars some of which include to date:-
- Life Coaching
- Handling Aggression
- Working with Men
- Sex, Sexuality
- Money: Currency of the Unconcious
- Masculinity