My history, which led me into counselling, involved working in a professional ability with Barnardo’s & Women’s Aid and Educational Institutions.  Within these roles I supported individuals, parents and families needing specialist support.  I supported women fleeing domestic violence, individuals involved with the criminal justice system and child protection services.  Advocating on behalf of individuals and families in crisis with local authority multi-disciplinary teams was a key feature of my work.  These opportunities provided me with the experience of seeing first-hand the impact on lives (even generations) when no supportive professional psychological support is available. This informed my belief in counselling and psychotherapeutic services and the life changing impact of therapy for those able to access services.

Within private practice I offer services directly and via Berkshire Counselling & Psychotherapies.  In addition to private practice, I have worked with a number of charitable organisations including ARC Wokingham, Time to Talk Reading and presently with the Community Interest Organisation, Time to Heal. These opportunities offer the experience of meeting individuals presenting with wide ranging issues and to assist in improving their psychological and emotional well-being. We all benefit from the opportunity to talk freely and honestly without judgement. Making changes in our lives is possible even when it may feel like a mountain ahead of us.

I offer a supportive environment to a diverse range of individuals of varying gender, sexual orientation and cultural heritage.