About me
I have worked in the field of mental health and emotional well-being for over 30 years. In the early eighties I trained in social work and social care, working for the local authority in mental health day services. I also worked as a project worker for Solent MIND (a leading national charity involved in all aspects of mental health)where I facilitated an art club. I believe creative expression in the broadest sense of the word and in art in particular, to be of great therapeutic benefit. I am a practicing artist myself and have used art in research for my Masters degrees.
I am a tutor at Peter Symonds College, Winchester, in continuing adult education and teach on the Counselling Skills and degree courses in Counselling. I enjoy the experience and positive challenge of working with students in their personal and professional development.
I have worked as a counsellor since 1995. Besides having my own private practice I worked as a counsellor for the NHS in primary care for 17 years and also as a counsellor for Hampshire County Council for 20 years. In my current private practice I provide counselling and psychotherapy, both short-term and long-term. I work with individuals and couples and offer help with;
I have worked in the field of mental health and emotional well-being for over 30 years. In the early eighties I trained in social work and social care, working for the local authority in mental health day services. I also worked as a project worker for Solent MIND (a leading national charity involved in all aspects of mental health)where I facilitated an art club. I believe creative expression in the broadest sense of the word and in art in particular, to be of great therapeutic benefit. I am a practicing artist myself and have used art in research for my Masters degrees.
I am a tutor at Peter Symonds College, Winchester, in continuing adult education and teach on the Counselling Skills and degree courses in Counselling. I enjoy the experience and positive challenge of working with students in their personal and professional development.
I have worked as a counsellor since 1995. Besides having my own private practice I worked as a counsellor for the NHS in primary care for 17 years and also as a counsellor for Hampshire County Council for 20 years. In my current private practice I provide counselling and psychotherapy, both short-term and long-term. I work with individuals and couples and offer help with;
- emotional difficulties
- personal development
- depression and anxiety
- relationship problems (personal, social, family, work)
- self-esteem and confidence-building
- sexual concerns
- loss and bereavement
- stress
- life changes and transitions
- assertiveness
- childhood sexual abuse
- employment issues
- self harm
- addiction