I've been a counsellor and psychotherapist since 2016, and a clinical supervisor since 2020.  At different times I've provided therapy in the private sector, the NHS, and the third sector. I work with individuals aged 18+ and also couples and people in other relationship configurations.

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I volunteer as Vice Chair of Relationships Scotland Orkney and a trustee of The Pier Arts Centre.  When I'm not working, I might be found at my weaving loom.

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Psychotherapy is my third career: I was formerly a technical translator for the British Army in Germany, and then a finance and operations professional in the venture capital and start-up sector in Cambridge.

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EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND WELCOME

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I believe that no-one should be discriminated against on grounds of any aspect of their identity, whether that be gender, sex, sexuality, ethnicity, age, disability, faith, neurotype, partnership status, or social class.  I consider counselling to be a human and humanistic endeavour, and I welcome people who share majority identity characteristics, and especially those who find themselves in minorities or marginalised.

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Specifically, I offer a LGBTQIA+ positive, neurodivergence-friendly, anti-racist practice.

 

I am committed to fostering an environment where equity is promoted, diversity is valued and celebrated, and everyone feels welcome. I am guided in this by my values (caring, curiosity and courage) and I am continuously learning and adapting to keep my awareness current and pertinent. I welcome thoughtful, respectful discussion and challenge.

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TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

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I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling from The Minster Centre in London, and a Certificate in Supervision from Relational Change.  

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I'm presently training with NAOS Institute on the Advanced Diploma in Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy.​  I'm accredited by the  Foundation for Infant Loss to support people who've experienced the loss of a baby or a pregnancy, and also certified by Home Hospice Association on their Infant & Pregnancy Loss Support Certificate programme.​​

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I’m a Practitioner Member of COSCA, and a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy.  I adhere to the COSCA Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice, and the BACP Ethical Framework.