Personal Information
I live with my two children in the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire. I have worked in the world of therapy and personal development for about ten years, both on a voluntary basis and professionally. I have seven years experience as a counsellor
and therapist.Having two young children I have a particular interest in the wellbeing of children. This has led me to the development of Sounds Dreamy which creates dreamy bedtime stories for children on CD, If you want to know more you could look at www.soundsdreamy.com
My approach to my life and work is very positive and happy, this is largely enabled by all the help I have received - through all the resources I now use in my work with clients. Having been through two close bereavements, and a divorce...you could say I have had plenty of opportunity to put it all into practice in my own life.
My Professional Training Background
(Apart from having a BA in English)My initial training was a 3 year Diploma in Person Centred counselling, with the Person-Centred Approach Institute International. I then trained in Psychosynthesis with the Centre for Psychosynthesis Studies.
This was followed up with trainings in Person Centred Expressive Therapy, and William Bloom’s Core Energy Management.
More recently my training has focused on some of the Energy Psychology approaches, including EFT and EmoTrance.
I have taken numerous other training and self development courses and will continue to do so, as I am committed to my Continuing Professional Development. It is enriching to me to always expand and develop the way I work and what I can offer as a therapist.
More Professional Information
I have regular supervision with a qualified supervisor.I am a member oft he British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I abide by their Code of Ethics and Practice.
Relevant areas of interest
The following are areas which excite and inspire me, and which I am actively studying on an ongoing basis. I mention them here because of course they influence the way I live my own life...but also how I work as a counsellor and therapist...and what I offer to you in that role...- Insights from the world of physics and human biology, which inform us about how we influence and experience our world.
- The power of the present moment.
- Letting go of resistance and how that helps us to be in the present moment.
- How focusing on our breathing can change the way we feel and deepen our awareness.
- The significance of 'being' in our hearts.
- Loving and accepting ourselves as we are now, and how this can transform how we live.
- Our unconscious mind is a powerhouse of creation, and how working with it can be a rewarding journey.
- Living from inspiration.
- How to be in alignment with that which inspires us.
- The function of intent.
- Knowing we can make a choice in each moment about how we will
respond to what is occurring in our lives. We can choose to
observe what is happening in our life and then ...
choose happiness...
or peace...
or love...or joy....
Some things that add to my happiness...!!!
...enjoying time with my children......we have a lot of fun...!!!
...walking in the wonderful countryside that surrounds me.
...singing, music and dancing.
...live music, film, theatre…anything arty really...!
...sharing all this with friends and family.
...oh and…reading...I think I would qualify as a bookworm
(which helps with my next passion).
...exploring all the subjects I have listed in the relevant areas section above.
...and...working with people to help them feel happier, and live happier lives.
If you would like any more information about me, or how I can help you, I would be very happy to talk to you. You can ring me on 01943 839941 or you can email via the contact form.
