Like many counsellors, psychotherapy was not my first career choice, but it is definitely my best. Having many years ago studied German and Politics, I fell into accountancy hoping to be able to work overseas once I qualified. Sure enough, I spent some ten years abroad, mainly in Prague and Warsaw, and I have travelled extensively ever since. Not being especially gifted – or interested in – numbers, I gravitated towards people-oriented roles including mentoring and coaching professional development and training. It is these varied experiences that I strive to bring to my practice today.
I have a Master’s (distinction) in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Keele University and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I work with adults of all ages who are navigating life’s challenges or seeking self-discovery.
I currently work with the Dougie Mac Hospice in Stoke-on-Trent and lecture on the MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy programme at Keele University. In addition, I work with Cameron’s Companions, a national charity counselling men living with depression and have worked with HealthBox CIC, a Cheshire-based counselling service in conjunction with the NHS, and a charity helping refugees in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
I help clients tackle a wide range of issues including: ADHD, anxiety, addiction, bereavement, depression, gender dysphoria, low self-esteem, panic attacks, relationship problems, self-harming and social anxiety.
