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 (Eye Movement and Desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy which has been known to help with PTSD and other trauma related suffering and also trainings in IFS (Internal Family Systems).
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 (MA) in 'Mindfulness Based Psychotherapeutic Practice' from the Karuna Institute
- Graduation Diploma (Grad Dip) in 'Core Process Psychotherapy' from the Karuna Institute
- Certificate in 'Mindfulness Based Supervision' OPAL- UKCP registered
- Master of Arts (MA) in 'Applied Theology' 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 worked in a major UK bank for 20 years (1982-2002) in various roles and then for 15 years (2003-2018) as the CFO/Bursar of a UK registered charity. I began my training as a psychotherapist in 2001.
Up until October 2025 I was a 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) of UKCP.
