About

I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist, having studied at The Gestalt Centre, London, Edinburgh Gestalt Institute, The New York Center for Somatic Studies, and the University of Hertfordshire. I am also a Registered Supervisor, trained at The London Centre For Psychodrama.

Previously, I was a former Critical Care Nurse, and I currently also work as a Registered Osteopath.My interest in healthcare has always extended to mental health; an often neglected and sometimes taboo subject. I have a keen interest in the links between physical and emotional health, and how they affect each other. My work as an Osteopath has brought me in contact with thousands of people suffering physical discomfort, and I am often struck by how much underlying emotional distress many people suffer.

I have developed my Osteopathic approach with a focus on the role of emotional distress in physical ill health and discomfort. I believe physical and psychological health are inextricably linked. My interest developed to the point where I decided to train as a counsellor and psychotherapist, and spend more time working with the emotional aspects of health.

Registered Memberships:

United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
General Osteopathic Council (GOSc)

Education:
BSc (Hons) Osteopathy
BSc Health Science
Advanced Diploma Gestalt Psychotherapy
Certificate Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy (New York)
Diploma Creative Supervision
Diploma Gestalt Counselling
Certificate Humanistic Counselling
Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling

The UKCP, BACP and the GOSC require members to abide by their Ethical Framework or their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice, and to undertake regular supervision and continuing professional development each year.

My practice is based at The Natural Therapy Centre, above Natural Health in Hertford.