I work as a therapist in private practice offering Psychotherapy & Counselling in Thame Oxfordshire. I also provide training and supervision, supporting professionals in the helping professions.
I initially worked as a Registered General Nurse, in both hospital and the community with adults and children. I moved from nursing to the voluntary sector where, alongside my training and work as a Psychotherapist and Counsellor, I have managed a counselling charity and co ordinated a youth project for young women at risk of self harm.
Membership & Accreditation
I am a registered an
d accredited member of The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), one of the largest professional bodies for counsellors and psychotherapists. Accredited members have evidenced that they meet the required professional levels of clinical experience and have a sound theoretical and ethical base to their practice. I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework For The Counselling Professions and am committed to on going professional and personal development. I am registered with The BACP Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Qualifications/Training
- PG Dip. Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Adv Dip.in Professional Development,The Therapeutic Application of The Arts
- Certificate in the Principles of the Theory and Practice of Supervision
- Cert. Therapeutic Counselling for Adolescents
- Cert. Creativity & Imagination
- Bereavement Counselling
- Registered General Nursing
I continue to attend many short trainings relevant to my practice as part of my ongoing professional development.
I hold a current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check