About Me

I am a Counsellor working with Clients since 2015.  I also have 30 years of experience in the public sector building supportive therapeutic relationships.

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I have a special interest in NeuroDivergence and am myself Autistic and ADHD. 

 

This insight helps me understand the challenges faced when the NeuroTypical and NeuroDivergent worlds collide.  I am NeuroDivergent Affirming which means I see advantages and disadvantages for all Braintypes.

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My strengths are my warmth, my ability to engage genuinely without a facade or pretence and my honesty in exploring delicate issues sympathetically.  I am very open minded and work hard to help clients understand that they are important to me in this caring Therapeutic Relationship.

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I studied Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy at Warwick University and Integrative Creative Supervision with the Creative Counsellors CIC. I am committed to continuous Professional Development, most recently this has evolved with Creative and Expressive Therapies, aswell as Somatic Bodywork/practice/healing.  Previous and ongoing training includes Trauma work, Bereavement, Couples Therapy and Family/Parenting work .

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I am considered quite 'out there' as I believe that being authentic is so important.  I am a bit sweary, relaxed and am as transparent as is needed at any time.  I am very boundaried and professional, but lighthearted and 'real'.  This can surprise some Clients who expect someone formal and closed.

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I write about NeuroDivergence in my honest, raw Blog which can be read here on my website and also on my FaceBook page. I also share  Safe ND affirming resources on my PsychoEducation (Neurodiversity University) FaceBook Page.

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