My Approach

I offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups and specialise in working with relationship problems, bereavement, loss, anxiety and depression. I also work in the field of mental health for sport and supporting athletes through transitions in their career. I hold a trauma - informed perspective in my practice.
Whilst I work predominantly using Transactional Analysis (TA), my approach is integrative. This means I am informed by other methods and theories, to best suit the needs of my clients.
As a psychotherapist, executive coach and organisational consultant, my practice is based on the understanding that change occurs within and through relationships. I focus on bringing a relational sensitivity and depth to my interventions to support my client’s self-reflection, increased awareness and growth.

About Me

I am a fully qualified UKCP registered Psychotherapist and Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA-P). I have worked in psychotherapy and senior leadership roles in the NHS for over 30 years and my private practice is based in Poole, Dorset. In addition to my therapy practice, I am also an experienced executive coach and organisational development (OD) consultant. In my early career I worked in education and the voluntary sector, supporting the participation and empowerment of disadvantaged young people, families and communities. I continue to work within the field of diversity and inclusion recognising that identity, social context and inequalities can profoundly shape psychological experience.
My work is non-discriminatory, inclusive and LGBT+ affirmative, with respect for the individuality, experience and values of each client.
I offer a welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental space to help you explore whatever it is that has brought you to therapy. I am happy to be contacted by email to arrange an initial call. This consultation is with no further obligation, to answer any questions and explore whether we might work well together.

I work with

• Couples
• Groups
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

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.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Couple Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Disability
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Employment Difficulties
• Gender
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Parents
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Sex Problems
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Trauma