I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and I abide by their code of ethics. I am also a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. I was trained for three years and qualified in Psychodynamic Counselling, completing in 1990. In addition, I have been trained to certificate level in bereavement counselling, drug & alcohol addiction, stress management and eating disorders. I also have a Post Graduate Diploma in sexual & relationship psychotherapy. Over the many years in private practice, I have developed my own therapeutic style of

This means that whatever your story and whatever your age, I will give you 100% of my attention and respect.  I will value your need for confidentiality and I will support you in ways that will leave you in no doubt that you are being truly heard. I try to give you the opportunity to have an appointment time that fits in with your busy schedule, so I offer evening appointments up to 8 p.m.  Double length appointments can be offered for couples.

My counselling room is situated in a quiet, peaceful, tranquil location which is not overlooked and cannot be overheard.

My objective in counselling is to gently enable clients to look at their present situation, as well as past events which may have influenced it, and to sensitively help them develop their own skills and strengths, so that they become able not only to make appropriate decisions in the present, but also to live more effectively in the future.

To make your first appointment, which can usually be guaranteed to be within 7 days of your initial enquiry or for any further information, please telephone me on the number below, or e-mail me for more details.