I have been working as a Counsellor in Brighton since 2003. I completed my training at Brighton University and have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling. I work in a Person-Centred way, but may integrate other humanistic models depending on the needs of each individual client. I am also a qualified counselling supervisor and offer supervision to qualified counsellors and those still in training.
As well as running my private counselling practice, I work part-time as a tutor in counselling skills for Varndean College, delivering courses on site and at a number of community based locations.
I have a broad experience of working with different client groups and have worked for a number of counselling agencies including Addaction, CRI/Equinox, The Women's Centre, Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard Counselling Service and spent 2 years managing the Counselling Service for Age Concern in Brighton. I also have 5 years experience of working Drug and Alcohol services in Brighton, both of 1:1 counselling and facilitating groupwork in a residential rehab.
Before moving into counselling I managed a diversity programme in a large company, delivering workshops on equality, discrimination, bullying and harassment. I also delivered training in coaching and facilitation skills. Althought I very much enjoyed the area of work I decided to leave that employment to pursue a career in the counselling field.
I am passionate about counselling and am proud to be involved in the profession in a number of different ways, just seeing the difference that counselling can make to people's lives is so rewarding.
Qualifications:
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Counselling (Addaction/Action for Change)
Intermediate Certificate in Counselling (NOCN Level 2)
Introduction to Counselling Skills
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post-Compulsory Education)
7407 City & Guilds Certificate in Further Education Teaching
BA (Hons) Fine Art
As a counsellor I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and am bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and subject to the Professional Conduct Procedure therein.
I am also a member of Sussex Counselling, Brighton Person Centred Community and as a teacher am a member of the Institute for Learning.
I have full professional liability insurance.
