About

I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for people from all walks of life, regardless of age, nationality, culture, religion, abilities or sexual orientation. I continue learning in this area and I actively aim to understand my own biases and welcome opportunities for deeper understanding.

Our upbringing and cultural background significantly shape who we are. Relocating from another country has provided me with the opportunity to step back from my own culture and select elements from both cultures that align with my personal values. It has enabled me to appreciate the benefits, challenges and insights that come from my own experience, and how it impacts my sense of self and belonging. This understanding allows me to better support clients navigating cultural shifts, family dynamics, and identity exploration.

My work with charities and schools has equipped me to handle a wide range of challenges. I have provided counselling to older students, play therapy to children, and support to parents and adults facing various difficulties. These experiences have allowed me to work with a diverse range of issues such as anxiety, depression, neglect, addiction, low self-esteem, trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement, isolation and attachment difficulties. I continue to be involved in the charity sector, currently serving as a trustee for a mental health charity.

Nature is my sanctuary. I find deep peace and renewal cultivating flowers and vegetables. This connection inspires my approach to counselling – nurturing your growth, even when faced with challenges.

Just like in my garden, some seedlings struggle due to lack of water, too much sun, or competition. But with extra care, they can still blossom beautifully. This reflects my belief that everyone deserves support, and with care, we can all reach our full potential.

• Complex trauma certification training level 1 & 2 - in progress

• Diploma in specialist psychotherapy in working with Ex Borders - Nick Duffell and Ruth Tudor 2023

• Trauma, Privilege and Abandonment - Nick Duffell

• Working with women ex boarders

• Relationships & attachment

• Dealing with affairs

• Sex and ageing

• Fundamentals of working with couples

• Working with Couples: Meeting Partner’s Needs

• Working with Men, insight into Men’s struggles

• Working with Boys 

• Integrating coaching into the counselling practice - BACP

• Coaching for counsellors

• Understanding and working therapeutically with survivors of sexualised trauma. 

• Working with coaching and the natural world

• Introduction to Internal family system

• Specialised training in working online and on the phone

• Using Creativity in counselling

• First steps in CBT

• Transactional Analysis ( TA101)

• Helping children tell their stories

• Working with children with SEN

• Making ends with children

• Working with Metaphor

• Certificate in Counselling - York St John University