Who are we?

Well most importantly I am a mum to 2 boys and a large family of animals.

I am a counselling Psychologist using different approaches with persons centered at the core,

Following professionally qualifying as an adult counsellor, I went on to gain additional training in working with primary children and teens.

I gained second Diploma in child counselling. I have spent many years working with children in primary schools with children's charity Place2Be.and in private practice and various agencies.

During my time within Place2Be I also facilitated group work involving up to 10 children working with interactions, differences and emotions between each other.

Completed support for children in Time2Talk where they dropped in to share for a limited time either individually or in friendship groups about any worries, or issues raised.

I have since worked both privately and in local primary schools offering emotional support to children and young people for a number of years now.

I have supportive individuals and families

I have completed a Tavistock and Portman (NHS) postgraduate in child , adolescent and family mental multi-disciplinary systemic therapy..

I am currently completing my Masters in Psychology at University with hope to help child development towards clinical work in childrens mental health and diagnosis.

Clinically trained to offer Autism diagnosis assessment using the gold standard ADI-R and ADOS-2 for children and adults

I am a clinical supervisor for all age groups to support other therapists including online and telephone supervision.

A registered member of the CMA - Complementary Medical Association

I am a mum with two grown up children who started a career in teaching (predominantly additional needs provision) and recognised my interest in children and young peoples mental health I am passionate about engaging with people in a positive way believing that everyone possesses what they need to make changes I adopt a person centred approach and tailor therapy to meet individual needs. I am committed to furthering my own development and recently trained as a clinical supervisor, I am privileged to be part of an amazing team who’s values and ethos aline with my own.

MA in Youth Work & BSc hons Health and Community StudiesStarting with a dance career that included training at the High School for the performing Arts Texas and London Contemporary Dance School, I performed everything from ballet to hip hop across the UK. I became a mum and went on to become a youth worker through teaching and choreographing dance with inner city and rural areas. Over the past 30 years I have supported young people to create projects that capture their voice and aspirations including award winning peer education projects (Philip Lawrence Award) and break dance projects. Over the past ten years I have developed my individual support to young people as a case officer in Gloucestershire Public Protection Unit and the Shaw Trust focusing on child exploitation. My approach is person centred which achieves meaningful support and outcomes that are important to the young person. This means all young people that I work with, will receive tailored support for their unique needs and aspirations.I am a professional youth worker that uses different approaches that are trauma informed and educational.Approaches and support can include:Trauma recovery / Trauma informed model of care (TIMOC)Systemic family support / Teen Triple P parentingConflict resolutionEmotional support that builds resilience and confidenceUnderstanding yourself through personal construct Psychology approachesHealthy relationships and sexual health educationUnderstanding power and control in respect of unhealthy relationshipsYoung women’s empowerment support / educationUnderstanding exploitation and grooming, including online adviceUnderstanding anxietyPersonal and social development supportGroup work for young peopleParent workshopsHarmful sexual behaviour support through AIM assessmentReducing parental conflict supportAdditional experience / skills and qualifications.Guest lectures / workshop training delivery for the University of Gloucestershire, supported living staff, District Councils and Gloucestershire Safeguarding Childrens Partnership, including engagement, contextual safeguarding, and exploitation.Youth Justice trained – Unitas level 4