I started my career in social care in 1996 in a children’s home specialising in working therapeutically with children aged 5-12 who had suffered from abuse and neglect. Following on from this I moved to a family centre working with families who were having difficulties with parenting. During this time I completed my counselling training and entered the addictions field where I worked with people suffering from drug and alcohol addictions. In 2005 I set up my private practice in West Norwood, London SE27.  I also work for Mind in Brixton SW9 as a clinical supervisor where I have practiced since 2016.

I am a BACP accredited and UKRCP registered counsellor/psychotherapist and a qualified Life Coach. I am a qualified clinical supervisor having completed my Diploma in Supervision with the Gestalt Centre, London in 2016.

Qualifications

1995: Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner Certificate

2002: European Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB, Clapham College, London) 

2007: Foundation Certificate in Art Therapy (British Association of Art Therapists, London)

2009: Person Centred Art Therapy Skills Certificate (College of North East London) 

2012: Diploma in Life Coaching (Achievement Specialists, London)

2015: Transactional Analysis 101 (The Awareness Centre, London)

2016: Diploma in Supervision (Gestalt Centre, London)

2019: Certificate in Group Supervision (CSTD, London with Robin Shoet)

2020: 3 day Introduction to Nature Allied Psychotherapy (Nature Therapy School, London)

2021: Compassionate Inquiry year long training (online with Dr. Gabor Maté)

2023: Compassionate Inquiry Mentorship Programme (online)

2025: CBT plus with ADHD Certificate (Association of Psychological Therapies (APT))

Many other trainings and workshops including:  safeguarding, difference & diversity, solution focussed therapy, drug & alcohol training (various), mental health awareness, understanding personality disorder, loss & bereavement, groups & group processes, gender identity issues, dual diagnosis