
I am fully qualified and registered.
I am also highly experienced as a therapist (I've helped over 700 people since 2008).
Phillosophy
I have long believed that each person is a unique result of genetics and
environmental influence, neither of which we can significantly control,
and so are deserving of equal respect whatever our background or problems.
I believe that everybody wants to be well, and that any dysfunctional
emotions or behaviours are simply attempts to take care of ourselves in
the only way we know to be available at the time. I think everyone can
be given access to the resources required to overcome their particular
problems. I have an innate ability to see, and to help others see, their
strengths and possibilities for growth, as well as an innate desire to
care and help.
A brief history
I was born in Edinburgh in 1968. I moved to Sheffield to study and research
at Sheffield University (BSc and PhD '87-'93). I now live in Derbyshire,
near Nottingham.
I trained on the Acadamy of Advanced Changework, NCH approved, course for hypnotherapists under Psychology Doctor/ex-Sheffield Hallam University lecturers Paul Peace and Karen Bartle.
This was one of the most comprehensive and well regarded courses in the country. I am trained to treat all issues mentioned on this website.