Professional Background
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Having trained over a period of 5 years (2015-2020) with the Karuna Institute, I am a UKCP-accredited Core Process Psychotherapist.
As a UKCP therapist, I observe and abide by the UKCP Code of Ethics.
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In addition to more recent training, I have an MA (Hons.) in Psychology from The University of Edinburgh. I have been working within Psychology, group work and Talking Therapies throughout my working life, both within the NHS and third sector organisations. Over the years, I have worked within the realms of refugee rights, community action, personality disorder treatment programs as well as specialising in work within marginalised communities. I have significant experience in group work, leading groups towards healthier, safer spaces through which we may get to know ourselves and each other better.
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I work as a Lecturer and Course Tutor on the BA (Hons.) degree in Integrative Counselling at Iron Mill College in Exeter.
I am a marker and advisor for Karuna MA-level dissertations.
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My Intention
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Through my own experiences, I have come to be hugely interested in re-instating the support and guidance we crave in the midst of difficulty. I am committed to supporting others as they learn to 'stand by' their experience, becoming more familiar with their own goodness and strength. I am interested in the ways in which we come to know ourselves, how we connect with others and the creation of spaces in which we can feel safe.
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I am interested in the contribution psychotherapy makes on a wider, societal level. Part of my intention is to place psychotherapy in a social, political, ecological,and economic context and to find ways in which this practice might address the systemic, meta-crises of our time.
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Above all, my intention is to work in a way that offers service to those in need of space, reflection and exploration.
