Services

My Professional Background and training

I first trained as a counsellor almost 20 years ago. I have qualifications in Integrative counselling and in Gestalt Psychotherapy. I have also attended numerous workshops as part of my ongoing continuous professional development, with particular emphasis on somatics and trauma.

I run workshops for colleagues and trainee psychotherapists.

I have completed training in clinical supervision and I offer supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists.

I am currently studying for a Doctorate in Psychotherapy at Metanoia /Middlesex University.

I also work as or Organisational Consultant, trainer and Executive coach, specialising in Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing and Coaching, which brings an additional understanding and perspective to my work.

For some 15 years I have worked for one of the National Employee Assistance Programmes. I am a UKCP Accredited psychotherapist based in the Odiham area.

What is Gestalt Therapy?
Gestalt has no direct translation into English. Gestalt is a holistic approach. As such we pay attention to thinking, feeling, body and spirit, as well as the culture, environment, and context in which we live. We look at how we make meaning and how we organise our experiences, our relationships and our lives.
We look for patterns, for blocks, and for energy. We focus on the here and now and how our past impacts our present. We help you to understand yourself. We look at how you support yourself and how you access support from others.

How might you benefit from therapy?
Therapy can provide you with a safe space and environment to explore your concerns. It can help you to make transitions, to support you through challenges, and to develop yourself. It can help with specific problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self esteem, bereavement, relationships and difficulties at work. Issues may be current or from the past.