The Professional bit

I trained at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI), earning an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a Master's degree (MSc) in Relational Developmental Integrative Psychotherapy. 

I am committed to ongoing professional & personal development, continually updating my knowledge and skills.  

I have additional training in Bodywork Psychotherapy and Existential Psychotherapy.  

In addition, I hold a BA English and Primary Education with Qualified Teach status (QTS) 

With over five years' experience as a counsellor, I obtained my MSc in May 2025. Alongside my private practice, I have worked with charities, not-for-profit organisations, NHS-affiliated services and a private company offering counselling & psychotherapy. 

I'm also just a very normal person, having worn many hats - from teaching in SEND provisions to running my own construction business and working as a mountaineering instructor. 

I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) as well as a graduate member of the SPTI. 

I adhere strictly to the codes of ethics and professional standards set by these organisations. Links below. 

I hold full Professional Liability insurance and have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) certificate.  

If you want to learn more about the training, competencies, and standards required for counsellors, psychotherapeutic counsellors and psychotherapists, please refer to the SCoPEd Framework document or, specific to my training, visit the SPTI website

UKCP - Code of Ethics and Professional Practice

SPTI - Code of Ethics

BACP - Ethical Framework