About Me

I am a systemic family and couples psychotherapist. Having worked within the NHS as a family psychotherapist for 18 years, I now work independently with couples and adult individuals.
If you are struggling in your intimate relationship(s), experiencing repeat patterns of distress and disconnection, I can work with you to develop emotional stability and closeness, physical intimacy, and a sense of wellbeing in how you relate to yourself and others. My work is influenced by Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT). EFT is a collaborative, structured approach. A substantial body of research outlining the effectiveness of EFT now exists. The approach focusses on:
• creating safety for couples to track how they are stuck in negative cycles
• helping couples to explore and understand more about underlying emotions triggering these cycles
• helping the couple to transform negative interaction patterns into safe emotional connection.
This is a link to the British EFT website where you can read more about the approach: BEFT Centre - British Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I have a mixed heritage of European, Scottish and English roots, and a personal and professional appreciation of the richness that diversity brings to life. I practice as an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist.
I work online and face to face in West Yorkshire (Halifax and Huddersfield)
Qualifications :
MA Honours degree in Psychology, 1979, Edinburgh University
CQSW – Diploma in Social Studies – 1987, Goldsmiths College, University of London
Certificate in Counselling Skills, 1994, Leeds University
MSc in Systemic Family Therapy, 2005, Leeds University
Tavistock qualification in Systemic Supervision, 2009, the Tavistock Clinic, London

I work with

• Couples
• Individuals

Types of Therapies Offered

• Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
• Family Therapist
• Systemic Family and Couple Psychotherapist
• Systemic Psychotherapist