As a Gestalt therapist, I practise relational, embodied psychotherapy and bring curiosity to what is happening 'here and now' in the present moment. I have a special interest in working with the residual effects of trauma as they show up in the body, and supporting the nervous system to return to regulation.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP). This embodied approach to working with trauma aligns with and enhances my Gestalt practice. I have several years of clinical experience within organisations and in private practice, and have worked with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, abuse, bereavement and trauma. I hold a Clinical Diploma and an MSc (Merit) in Gestalt Psychotherapy from Metanoia Institute / Middlesex University. My professional background is in education and I teach part time. My psychotherapy practice is in Newcastle, Co Down.
Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.