About me

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I possess a unique combination of skills which equip me to work in this area. I have many years experience of working in both medical and psychological care within the NHS and in the independent sector.

I was a nurse for 20 years, which included hospital diabetes and community nursing. I  subsequently trained in family therapy, working in adult and child mental health settings. I established a psychological service for adults and children with diabetes at Kingston Hospital. I am used to working people from all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

My unique position as a psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and nurse allows me to be able to provide therapy for any issues relating to physical and emotional health, as well as the others listed above.

I have good listening and communication skills, have an empathic approach all sessions are safe and confidential.

Training and Qualifications

  • Registered General Nurse 1982

  • District Nursing 1986

  • Developing Autonomous Practice 1997

  • Foundations of Systemic Practice 2009

  • Intermediate Level Course for Systemic Practice 2010

  • MSc in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy 2014 (Institute of Family Therapy and University of Bedfordshire)

  • United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) registered member.

  • Member of the Institute of Family Therapists Link IFT

  • Member of Association of Family Therapists Link AFT

  • Accredited European EMDR Therapist 2022