In addition to being a counsellor I am also a farmer's wife, mother and carer for numerous pets.
My counselling experience includes working for Mind (Norwich), Cruse Bereavement Care (Norwich), NHS referred clients for a Suffolk counselling service, as well as private practice.
My qualifications include: Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice Post Graduate Certificate in Psychotherapy Studies Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Diploma in delivering counselling online Certificate in Awareness in Bereavement Care Certificate in Person Centred Counselling Skills Certificate in Counselling Skills Certificate in Stress Management
I regularly attend workshops, seminars and courses to keep my skills up to date. Recent courses include;
Anxiety and panic
Self harming
Transgender and gender identity issues
Suicide prevention
Body dysmorphia
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society. I abide by their codes of ethics.
I am on a register that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. This register was established by the Government to ensure that the public are able to choose safe, ethical and competent professionals.