I worked in health and social care for over 20 years with a particular focus on mental health and wellbeing prior to retraining as a counsellor/psychotherapist. I am interested in how our past and our present impacts on how we feel, behave and interact in all areas of our lives.
I am endlessly curious about people, how we feel and think about ourselves and our lives. I have always enjoyed working closely with individuals who want to make changes and think about issues that are impacting on them.
I am experienced in working with both young people and adults with a wide range of issues and difficulties including anxiety, stress, grief, post-natal depression, workplace issues, relationship problems and many other life issues. I worked for several years as staff counsellor in a large Scottish university as well as in more generic counselling services prior to starting my own private practice.
I am fully qualified, insured and registered with the appropriate professional bodies as detailed here:
I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Wellbeing, Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Distinction) – University of Aberdeen.
I am an Accredited Registered Member (MBACP 374432) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am bound by their Ethical Framework.
I hold Professional Protection and Public Liability Insurance with the Psychologist Protection Society Trust.
“I am endlessly curious about people, how we feel and think about ourselves and our lives. I have always enjoyed working closely with individuals who want to make changes and think about issues that are impacting on them.”
If you would like to contact me then please email or phone. I aim to respond within 24 hours wherever possible.
When life is challenging and situations feel unmanageable it can be useful to take a step back and talk to a professional to make sense of how you feel and what is happening. If you would like to contact me please email or phone.