About Me
My desire to help people suffering from emotional difficulties started many years ago when I began working in the voluntary sector as a listener for The Samaritans. This work ultimately led me to do a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of East Anglia.
Since finishing my diploma I have practiced as a Counsellor, working as part of the Counselling Service at the University of East Anglia and working for NORCAS, an East Anglia based charity that helps people overcome addictive behaviours.
I have a particular interest in Eating Disorders and therefore have continued my study by training at the National Centre for Eating disorders with Dianne Jade, a well- known expert in the treatment of Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and Obesity. I am now able to use the latest research and techniques to help people with those particular problems.
My Qualifications
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy: University of East Anglia
- Advanced Diploma in Eating Disorders and Obesity: National Centre for Eating Disorders, Surrey
- Registered at the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Certificate in Supervision (BACP endorsed)
My Experience
- 5 years working as a Samaritan
- 10 years as a Staff Counsellor at the University of East Anglia
- 8 years working in private practice
- 1 year as a counsellor for NORCAS, an East Anglian charity which helps people overcome their addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling.