ABOUT ME
Qualifications and Training:
I have a Degree in Integrative Counselling and I have studied for a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (CYP).
I have a qualification enabling me to provide online and telephone counselling, safely and ethically.
I am a qualified Shiatsu Practitioner
As part of professional and ethical practice I have completed many more trainings not listed here for ease of reading.
I am DBS checked.
I am a parent.
Experience:
I have extensive experience with 1000’s of therapeutic hours gained during 24 years as a shiatsu practitioner and 10 years as a counsellor.
Counsellor in Private Practice - 10 years.
Employment
Bristol After Stroke (BAS) - counsellor, course facilitator and mindfulness facilitator –supporting stroke affect people, their families and loved ones. I joined BAS in 2022 and I am still enjoying working with them today.
NAOS - Counsellor and Shiatsu Practitioner for a Trauma informed, Intersectional Therapy Service.
NAOS - Counsellor providing reflective supervision for teachers working in alternative school provisions.
Noah’s Star- counsellor supporting parents of premature and sick babies and NHS staff involved in their care. Bereavement counselling included.
West of England works – counsellor supporting economically inactive young people.
Off the Record – voluntary counsellor, school counsellor and employed workshop facilitator for young people aged 11-25.
Bristol School of Shiatsu – Assistant teacher.
Self Employed - Delivering Introductory Shiatsu Workshops.