MY EXPERIENCE
I have broad experience in short & long term therapy including:
depression
anxiety
bullying, abuse & self-abuse
relationship & sexuality issues
marital & relationship disputes, separation, divorce, abandonment & child custody issues
stress
low self-esteem & low confidence
work & resilience challenges
redundancy
addiction & substance abuse
those who have suffered a stroke
difficult medical diagnosis & treatment
life transitions
trauma (including EMDR therapy)
loss
bereavement
pet bereavement
panic attacks
various mental health disorders
help develop inner resilience to reduce & come off meds for depression &/or anxiety
I have a particular interest in neuroscience (including EMDR), its advances, how it informs a person's ways of being & how it helps me support clients to manage their challenges and move toward a more fulfilling & contented life.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
I am a qualified & experienced Integrative Psychotherapist & Counsellor:
MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy
Postgraduate Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychodynamic Counselling (Metanoia)
UKCP Registered - Metanoia/UKCP Accredited
Registered Member MBACP (Accred)
Clinical Supervision Certificate (Metanoia)
EMDR therapy
Metanoia Institute member
UKAPI member
LLB Hons (Edinburgh) - see below.
I was a lawyer for over 20 years before choosing to leave the business of the law to become a psychotherapist. I advised clients, supported lawyers & taught & supervised law graduates their professional qualifying year. I gained invaluable experience counselling colleagues, clients & students with life challenging issues.
