I currently work as a Teaching Fellow in the Counselling and Psychotherapy Department at the University of Edinburgh and I run a small private practice in counselling, psychotherapy and supervision.
I began working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in 1998, when I took up a post managing a counselling service in Edinburgh. I left there in 2005 to become manager for a mental health project providing a range of services to adults who had experienced childhood sexual abuse, and I also set up my private practice at this time. In addition to my paid work I have enjoyed my past voluntary experience with a telephone helpline, a sexual health project, and an organisation providing counselling to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.
I have experience of working with a very diverse range of clients, including: survivors of trauma, abuse and violence; couples; individuals; lesbian, gay, and bisexual people; transgendered people; people experiencing sexual problems; and Black and minority ethnic people. And I work with a wide range of issues. I'd be happy to meet for an initial appointment so you can see whether I'm the right counsellor for you.
I have been a BACP Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist since 2004. I was a member of BACP's Equality and Diversity Forum from 2004 to 2007, and helped write the organisation's current definition of diversity. I am a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor / Psychotherapist and a member of Person Centred Therapy Scotland (PCT Scotland) and of the World Association for Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy and Counseling (WAPCEPC).
As a member of BACP, I work within the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am accountable to BACP's Professional Conduct Procedure.
When I'm not counselling or teaching, I enjoy photography, cinema, reading, catching up with friends, and walking.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING -
Higher National Certificate in Counselling (Telford College, Edinburgh 1998-2000)
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Certificate in Counselling Supervision (PCT Britain 2005-2006)