About me

I live near the centre of Romsey, where I started my private practice as a counsellor in June 2010.

My background includes working as a reporter/journalist, raising a family in the New Forest, co-ordinating community development projects, and managing publicity for multi-agency European IT projects for the University of Southampton.  In 2011 I started to teach entry-level counselling courses at both Eastleigh College and Totton College.

My counselling training was at Eastleigh College, where the core approach is Humanistic, in particular Gestalt.  My trainee placement was with the NHS in surgeries in Southampton.  I did this for two years, completing more than 200 hours with clients.

I have had some training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and find this approach helpful for some clients.

From 2005-2010 I was a volunteer with Victim Support, offering practical and emotional support to victims of crime.   During this time I received additional training to support victims of domestic abuse. 

Before teaching counselling, I was a tutor in confidence and self-esteem at adult education centres in Romsey, Totton and Eastleigh. My pupils have remarked on my enthusiasm, creativity and optimism.

My Myers-Briggs type is INFJ, sometimes referred to as the 'counsellor'.

In my spare time I love to be outdoors, appreciating the colours, sounds and textures of nature.  I enjoy digital photography and recording what I see.

 

 

Rainbow and silhouettes, March 2012