The changes I made as a result of counselling led me to studying at New College Durham, where I gained my degree, yes, me, non-academic me, with a degree.

I had held the belief that I wasn't very academic for many years, letting go of that old, outdated belief enabled me to have the confidence to further my education. 

Do you know what's holding you back?

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Professionally, I have trained and worked within an organisation called Place2Be, a charity imbedded in schools throughout the country, offering counselling to children living often chaotic lives, coping with poverty, family break-down, domestic violence, addictions, bereavement and loss, which can effect their behaviour and attitudes towards learning and thus reduce their chances of academic and personal success.
I also have experience of supporting many teachers as they struggle to cope with the stresses and anxieties of dealing with such children within the classroom as well as their own personal stories.

I have counselled parents struggling with the challenges life has thrown at them, helping them to better understand their own needs as well as those of the children they care for.

I currently volunteer with a local Hospice and am specifically trained in Bereavement & Loss, though many of the topics discussed often have more to do with life than death, including regret, relationship break-downs, anxiety and stress, anger management, addictions and sexual problems.

My private practice has included couple counselling, self harm and suicide ideation, addictions, separation & divorce, miscarriage and infant bereavement, I feel ready and able to deal with whatever you bring.