I trained as a therapist relatively late in life and had previously worked in the IT sector installing computer systems, training staff; developing support systems and integrating workflows. This followed 10 years working as a teacher in Secondary schools, and two years previously as an insurance underwriter.

I have been working as a therapist since 2002 and have complemented this work with associated activities that have included support work of university students with emotional/psychological issues; working with health professionals to enhance their communication/counselling skills; taught on UKCP accredited Post Graduate Master Integrative Psychotherapy programmes for over 7 years; and I have facilitated CPD workshops engaged in promoting therapeutic skills and development since 2006