I initially trained as a counsellor in the late 80’s; working in private practice and for voluntary organisation with young people for almost 10 years. Then I primarily focused on a spiritual path; working with intuition and spiritual development using the tarot. I have recently further developed my psychotherapy skills and I am offering psychotherapy again, this service does not include the use of the tarot, I offer that elsewhere (tarot-guidance.co.uk).
In psychotherapy, I can help you walk your own unique path by walking alongside you and using my skills to help you discover more of yourself and make changes if you desire. I have a strong Jungian and analytic approach and incorporate attachment, Gestalt and TA theories in my therapeutic work.
I adhere to the BACP ethical framework in my psychotherapeutic work. I am a clinical associate member of the West Midlands Institute of Psychotherapy (WMIP)
Personal therapy
I have had several sets of personal therapy – including 2 years psychoanalysis in 1990, 4 years psychosynthesis in 2006, Jungian analysis in 2018 to present. I believe personal analysis enables me to be a robust therapist enabling me to work effectively at depth. Also I understand, first hand, the courage it takes to really look at ourselves and make changes, also the immense rewards from doing so, finding a more authentic joyful life in the process.
Continuing Professional Development to present
Infant Observation Course (ongoing)
Jungian and Post Jungian Clinical Concepts (1 Year)
Working with Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) (1 Year)
Transgenerational Trauma, psychodynamic perspective
Working with people with a fragile process
Further ongoing analytical psychology and psychoanalysis exploration
Working with the uncanny in psychodynamic work.
Qualifications:
BSc Psychology (Hons) 1987
Cert Counselling 1989
Groupwork skills 1990
Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling Diploma Level 6 (distinction) 2021
Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling Masters Level 7 MSc (distinction) 2022
Certificate in working with diversity in contemporary relationships 2023
Certificate in Jungian and Post Jungian clinical concepts (Centre for Applied Jung) 2024
