A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

I have been providing counselling services to adults and students since 2007. I am passionate about what I do. One of my greatest rewards is helping people find the tools they need to overcome their hurdles, enabling them to move forward on a positive path.

I provide face-to-face consultations, in a comfortable and non-judgemental environment, at the following venues: Eastbourne Clinic of Natural Medicine, 69 Meads Road, Eastbourne, Natural Fitness & Therapies, Royal Parade, Eastbourne and Longleaf Health & Wellbeing, Meads Street, Eastbourne. I also do student counselling at St Catherine's College in Eastbourne, and spent 12 years (2011-2023) as the School Counsellor at Willingdon Community School. Through CLIC Sargent I am privileged to provide counselling services to cancer sufferers and their families.

I offer remote consultations, either via phone or video (Skype or WhatsApp).

In 2021 I was appointed as a Fellow of ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists). All Fellows are Senior Members who have been granted an extra award based on special contribution to their field or an extended length of continual practice. I hold Public Liability Insurance and DBS Certification.

MY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

March 2018 to date – Student counselling at St Catherine’s College, Eastbourne
January 2013 to date – Business Mentoring to the CEO of Chêne Bleu Wines, London
February 2007 to date - Counselling at the following venues: Eastbourne Clinic of Natural Medicine, Meads Road, Eastbourne & Natural Fitness & Therapies, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, Longleaf Health & Wellbeing, Meads Street, Eastbourne
2013 to 2023 - Counselling at The Well Being Centre, Stone Cross
January 2011 to 2023 – Student counselling at Willingdon Community School, Eastbourne
November 2009 – Following training I worked as a volunteer for The Samaritans of Eastbourne & District for three years

MY RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS

The Open University Certification:
- Exploring the relationship between Anxiety & Depression (Level 3, Advanced)
- Exploring Anxiety (Diagnosis, Causes & Interventions)
- Attachment in the Early Years (Intermediate)
- Panic Attacks: What they are and what to do about them (Level 2)
- Introduction to Child Psychology
- Making Sense of Mental Health Problems (Level 2, Intermediate)

CAMHS Primary Mental Healthcare Certification:
- Perspectives on Children and Young People with Mental Health Issues - Professional Level
- Emotional Regulation Skills (DBT)
- Managing Risk

ESCC Certification:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Mental Health Professional Module 4 - Initial Assessment & Intervention
- Autism Awareness
- Child Sexual Abuse - Introduction to Child Sexual Exploitation
- Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development
- Mental Health Foundation Module 3 - Recognising and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Issues
- Trans Awareness Foundation Module
- Alcohol and Drugs Foundation Modules 1 & 2 - Working with Children, Young People and Families

August 2006 – NOCN (National Open College Network) Certification

• Personal Development, Levels 2 & 3

• Rogers’ Core Conditions, Levels 2 & 3

• Counselling Skills, Level 3

December 2004 - CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Certification

• Counselling Skills, Level 2