Qualifications, Memberships and Experience
I trained as a Core Process Psychotherapist with the Karuna Institute (KI) and as a Psychodynamic Therapist with the 'Herts and Beds Foundation'; part of the 'Westminster Pastoral Foundation' (WPF). I am also undertaking training in EMDR therapy which has been known to help with PTSD and other trauma related suffering.
Memberships
- Accredited/registered member of the 'United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists' (UKCP) ; Registration Number 2011162984
- A member of the 'Association of Core Process Psychotherapists' (ACPP).
- A member of the EMDR Association UK no- D0522
Qualifications
- Master of Arts in 'Mindfulness Based Psychotherapeutic Practice' (MA) from the Karuna Institute
- Graduation Diploma in 'Core Process Psychotherapy' (Grad Dip) from the Karuna Institute
- Certificate in 'Mindfulness Based Supervision' OPAL- UKCP registered
- Master of Arts in 'Applied Theology' (MA) from the Missionary Institute London
- Advanced Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills from the Westminster Pastoral Foundation (WPF)
- Diploma in Kum Nye a Tibetan yoga practice for healing the mind and body
- Trained as a Mediator with Bridge Builders
- Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB)
General Information
My work is governed by the professional and ethical guidelines of the UKCP and the ACPP.
In the past I have worked as a therapist at the Centre for Better Health, Hackney and have had a private practice in Bethnal Green. I now work in private practice in Bushey, Hertfordshire and in Swange Dorset, seeing clients face to face and online. I see clients from all cultures and genders and treat everyone with respect and compassion.
Before becoming a therapist I was a professional banker and project manager in a major UK bank for 20 years (1982-2002) and a CFO/Bursar of a UK registered charity for 15 years (2003-2018). I began my training and practice as a psychotherapist in 2001.
Was well as being a therapist, I am the Director (Treasurer) of the Association of Core Process Psychotherapists (ACPP) The Professional Association for Core Process Psychotherapists. An Organisational Member of HIPC (The Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College), part of UKCP.
