I qualified as an accredited integrative counsellor from Dartington College in Totnes. This means I have been trained in many different therapeutic approaches. I work primarily on the relationship between myself and the client to establish trust and understanding. I then will introduce different approaches from non verbal work using photo cards or sandtray for those who struggle to find the right words to talking therapies such as Person Centred, CBT or Gestalt work. I encourage mindfulness and breathwork to provide relaxation and clarity.

I work with adults as well as having a specialism in child and adolescent counselling. I have managed and provided counselling at a local secondary school for the past 3 years where I worked effectively with many issues from anxiety, depression, eating disorders to ADHD and OCD's. Prior to becoming a counsellor I have had a long and varied career.  I am a qualified psychiatric nurse having specialised in working with the elderly and eating disorders. During my time nursing in London, I volunteered at a mental health helpline called SANEline. I also explored an interest in family therapy and I achieved a certificate in Family Systems Therapy. 

I moved to North Devon in 2001 and during my time here I have been involved with running a small business as well as developing my counselling skills. I have worked in a mediation agency as well as volunteering my services to a charity offering reduced price counselling to those who need it most.