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About Me
Originally from Newcastle, I moved to York in 1987 and have made it my home ever since. My counselling journey began in 1999, and I went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Counselling at York St John University in 2003.
I now have over 23 years of post-qualification experience working as a counsellor. Before qualifying, I spent four years in support roles within the voluntary sector, gaining valuable experience with organisations including Age Concern, York Rape Crisis, York Women’s Counselling Service, and Victim Support.
These early roles gave me a strong foundation in supporting people through difficult times, which continues to shape my counselling practice today.
Counselling / EMDR Supervision York North Yorkshire
Professional Experience and Accreditation
I began my career working for 10 years in a generic counselling service, providing short- to mid-term counselling, much of it based within GP surgeries. I also worked with a specialist service offering mid- to long-term counselling and EMDR therapy for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
In 2009, I completed a Diploma in Individual and Group Supervision, and in 2013 I became a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor of Individuals. I am a Senior Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a Specialist Accredited Supervisor, and a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor, working to the standards of the BACP Ethical Framework.
My Professional Development
I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly take part in additional training (see my Training page for details). This allows me to continually enhance the support I provide to clients.
I have a particular interest in working with anxiety, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To deepen my skills in this area, I trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) in 2008 and achieved EMDR Europe Accreditation in 2012 (see my EMDR page for more details).
Private Practice in York
Thirteen years ago, I established my own private counselling practice in York. Over time, I have developed this into a warm, confidential, and comfortable space where clients can feel safe and supported. I currently work Monday to Wednesday from this dedicated counselling room.
The practice is easily accessible. If you are travelling by car, there is free parking available just outside. For those using public transport, the Rawcliffe Park and Ride is only a few minutes’ walk away, and York Station is just two minutes from the Park and Ride bus stop.
services i offer
COUNSELLING
My sessions provide a prearranged time and place set aside just for you. You might want to talk about recent events which you are struggling to deal with, or past events which are still impacting on your life.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) works to harness our natural problem solving ability. Trauma cannot always be processed naturally. EMDR can offer the brain a helping hand when it gets stuck.
SUPERVISION
I am a BACP Specialist Accredited Supervisor of individuals. From my own experience, I understand how isolating working as a counsellor can be and the important part supervision plays to lessen this.
