I qualified as both a paediatric and general nurse in London in the 1970s.  My interest in counselling and a holistic approach to illness began whilst working with seriously ill and dying children and their families.  This prompted me to train as both a counsellor and clinical aromatherapist.

My initial diploma in counselling was person centred and I then completed a certificate in Reichian Bodywork before qualifying with a Masters degree in            

Gestalt Psychotherapy. My post registration training has been in clinical supervision and also in developing a greater understanding of how child development affects adult personality.

I have spent ten years working in a GP practice working with clients in a brief focal way which complements my skills in private practice working with people in the medium to long term who suffer from more complex issues.

I am a mother of 3, now adult children, and feel that experiences of parenting give me valuable insight into family dynamics which inform my practice .