I trained with Temenos in Sheffield and completed my professional diploma in 2010.
I’ve been working as an independent counsellor and psychotherapist for more than 17 years with people from all walks of life. I’ve worked as a personal counsellor with trainee counsellors and trainee art therapists. I am also trained/qualified as a counselling supervisor.
I have developed my independent practice alongside training and working with established counselling services in Sheffield and Chesterfield:
Interchange Sheffield CIC community counselling service (for young people); Sheffield MIND counselling service (national mental health charity); Sheffield Central Health Clinic (NHS) pregnancy counselling service; Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield counselling services; SAIL (Sexual Abuse and Incest Line) counselling service.
I work with clients both face-to-face and remotely, via Zoom video. My independent practice was based at Wellforce Integrated Medicine Service in Broomhall, for nine years, until 2020. I now see face-to-face clients in counselling rooms in Sheffield, S11.
Professional Membership and Registration
I’m a Registrant member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I am comitted to abide by the Society’s Code of Ethics.
The NCPS Register is overseen and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Other relevant training and employment
In addition to working as a therapist, I have previously been employed in projects working with: young carers; ‘looked after’ young people; survivors of domestic abuse; adults living in the community with severe and enduring mental health problems; and with young people in schools.
I am a parent of two adult children.
Formal Qualifications
PG Certificate in Counselling Supervision (2014, NWCS, Nottingham)
Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling (2010, Temenos Education, Sheffield)
BA (Hons) English Literature (1983, University of Sheffield)