Embodied-Relational Living^® Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision in Bristol & Online

I am a BACP registered and accredited person-centred counsellor, who holds an Advanced Diploma in Relational Supervision. I have been in private practice since 2004. I also work part-time as Lead Counsellor for a Bristol charity which offers short-term counselling to people who have had a stroke. In this role, I facilitate courses, introduce people to Mindfulness, and supervise volunteer counsellors.

As well as general counselling, my experience includes working with NHS staff, University students, people who have been bereaved, those affected by a stroke and carers. I have also been a Counselling Lecturer at an FE college, an adult education tutor for counselling skills courses and an Advanced Diploma tutor at Network Counselling & Training (Bristol). In other roles, I have supported people with disabilities, older people and those with severe mental health issues.

I work in a person-centred, empathic and relational way, bringing my skills, knowledge and presence to you and your challenges. My aim is to support you to embrace your feelings (without judgement), attend to your underlying needs and find clarity through this process. I trust that, if you feel heard at a deep level you will know what you need to become the best version of you.

You do most of the talking and I do the listening. At times, I might invite you to bring awareness to your body and explore any links between your mental-emotional state and physical sensations. I am equally open to exploring a need for expression, creatively - perhaps using of metaphor or imagery, or working with objects available in the room. You are welcome to refer to a journal, art or other things in sessions, if they help you to connect with your deeper thoughts and feelings.

My Specialisms Include:

• Stress
  
• Anxiety
  
• Depression
  
• Trauma
  
• Health-Related Issues
  
• Stroke Recovery / Adjustment
  
• Carers Stress
  
• Loss & Bereavement
  
• Confidence & Self-Esteem
  
• Mindfulness

• Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling (2023-24, Counselling Tutor)
  
• Advanced Diploma in Relational Supervision (2017-18, Severn Talking Therapy)
  
• Embodied Dance Journey Facilitator (2015-17, The Dancing Heart Path School, CZ)
  
• Certificate in Spiritual Companionship (2008-09, Foundation for Holistic Spirituality)
  
• Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy (2001-03, University of Warwick)
  
• Certificate in Person-Centred (Rogerian) Counselling (2000-01, University of Warwick)
  
• Diploma in Stress Management (1999-2000, Kevala Centre, International Yoga School)
  
• Certificate in Psychology (1999-2000, University of Warwick)

• Tutor - Advanced Diploma in Counselling (2021-22, Network Counselling & Training) 
  
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (2019, Association of Psychological Therapies)
  
• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & Energy Tools (2018, LouAnne Lachmann)
  
• Tutor - Counselling Skills Introductory Course (2014, Devon Adult Education Service)
  
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy & Suicide Prevention (2013, John Henderson Consultancy)
  
• Solution-Focused Communication (2011, Zebra Collective)
  
• Trainer - 'The Endorphin Effect' (2009, Foundation for Holistic Spirituality)
  
• Lecturer - Counselling at Certificate & Diploma Levels (2007-08, Warwickshire College)
  
• Stress Management Consultant & Trainer (2000-03, RealizeIt Consultancy Ltd)

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work to their ethical framework.  They have a formal process for hearing complaints if they cannot be resolved by talking to me. I am continually growing and developing as a professional and have supervision for all my therapeutic work.