I am an experienced ACC (Association of Christians in Counselling) accredited Person-Centred Counsellor. I initially trained in Education gaining a master’s qualification in the Theology of Education at Birmingham University. My more formal counsellor training was with Kinharvie Glasgow (A Marist centre that provided pastoral training courses) and Glasgow Caledonian University where I gained a master’s degree in counselling and supervision.

I fully embrace the philosophy of person-centred counselling, recognising that we all possess an inner tendency towards becoming the person we were created to become. My practice therefore, while being led by my clients, focuses very much on creating a relational environment of unconditional acceptance, empathy and genuineness where clients can experience the freedom to explore and deal with any concerns and issues in their own way and at their own pace. A related, yet distinct, formative influence on my practice are the reflections and teachings of the ‘Fathers’ of the Church that I feel offer a theological dimension to the historical development and nature of counselling and psychotherapy.

Following a career in teaching I moved into counselling, originally as a volunteer counsellor in a hospice setting, but later, following completion of my more formal training, as a full-time counsellor in schools, and in the voluntary sector with refugees and socially isolated people. Over the past fifteen years I have developed my own practice working with issues like, addiction, relationships, loss, spirituality, loneliness and anxiety.

I have complemented my training and qualifications with on-going inset training in key areas of counselling and psychotherapy. I am a published author (Pastoral Review, the Universe and the Person Centred Quarterly) producing articles based upon my studies and experience e.g. professional development for counsellors, liturgy and healing, presence, chaplaincy, contemplation/pilgrimage and personal development.

Fees

Individual counselling – £40 per hour session

No charge for an initial counselling session

I work online (Zoom, Meet or Teams), face to face in my own counselling room, or at your location if appropriate.

Thank you for reading my profile. If you have questions or would like to discuss further how I might be able to support you, please email or phone me and we can take it from there.

My practice is compliant with the ACC Code of Practice, I hold a current enhanced DBS certificate, registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office and appropriate insurance cover.