Training & Qualifications

I am certified as a Transpersonal Coach and Group Process Facilitator, and in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training at the PA (Philadelphia Association). I work with adult clients both individually and within group settings in-person and remotely.

My training background is integrative; I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Transpersonal Coaching Psychology (Alef Trust), Diploma in Community and Psychotherapy (Philadelphia Association) and hold a Professional Diploma in Humanistic Group Facilitation, Conflict Resolution and Counselling Skills (NAOS Institute) accredited by the UK Association of Humanistic Psychology Practitioners (UKAHPP). I have an MA in Performance (CSSD) with two decades of Somatic Movement practice covering Pure and Expressive forms including Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, Contact Improv and Yoga.

I am a registered Zen Yoga Teacher RYT-200 (Yoga Alliance) trained by Zen Master Daizan Roshi Skinner (Zenways) and also energy attuned to Usui Reiki 2 by Rosemary Pharo (Reiki Guild).

I am a professional member of Independent Practitioners Network (IPN) and EUROTAS committed to working within my Scope of Practice, Ethical Practice, Supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in my areas of practice.

Select CPD includes Deeper Mindfulness: The Feeling Tone Course teacher training programme with Dr Mark Williams (Mindfulness Network); Comprehensive Interpersonal Neurobiology Course with Dr Dan Siegel (Mindsight Institute); Essentials Training in Teaching Mindfulness-based programs (Mindfulness Network) delivered in association with Bangor University.

I am a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA), Trauma informed Practitioner (The Yoga Clinic - UK) and working towards a Diploma in Psychological Therapies (Association for Psychological Therapies).

I am anti-pathology and stand against all forms of coercive oppression, including psychiatry. I subscribe to the Code of Practice and Ethics of my IPN Group and clients are able to make use of the IPN Complaints Procedure should any issue arise during the course of our work together.

I hold Enhanced DBS on record and carry appropriate insurance cover to practice as a Therapist, Coach, Group Facilitator, Energy Practitioner, and Yoga Teacher.