My introduction to talking therapies goes back to 1987, when I attended a counselling summer school at York University led by Professor Gerard Egan (author of ‘The Skilled Helper’). I was employed and sponsored at the time by British Telcom, who recognised the business benefit of providing work-place counselling – especially during times of considerable change and upheaval.
 
Like so many introductions do, this led me to want to know and do more. Discovering  the work of American psychologist Carl Rogers was one of my life's real ‘ah ha’ moments - encouraging me to co-found a business designed to help employees understand their behaviour and its impact.
I like to think the spirit of Rogers guided and informed our client work and continues to do so in my private practice since 2011.
 
Much of my work has been with individuals, who for one reason or another, are experiencing high levels of stress, distress and anxiety in their personal and professional lives. This invariably affects not only their relationships, and performance, but also the overall quality of their life.

For many, I believe counselling can be a key factor in them taking back control of their lives and rediscovering that quality.
 
Between 2002 and 2015,  I worked as a Cruse bereavement counsellor. I hold an MSc in Counselling from Bristol University and am an accredited Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner (NLP). I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
 
I work with clients in person from my consulting room in Saffron Walden and/or on-line through the ZOOM platform.