I am a fully qualified UKCP registered Psychotherapist and Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA - P). I have worked in psychotherapy and senior leadership roles in the NHS for over 30 years. My private practice is based in Poole, Dorset.

I offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups and specialise in working with relationship problems, bereavement, loss, anxiety and depression. I also work in the field of mental health for sport and supporting athletes through transitions in their career. I hold a trauma - informed perspective in my practice.

Whilst I work predominantly using Transactional Analysis (TA), my approach is integrative. This means I am informed by other methods and theories, to best suit the needs of my clients.

As a psychotherapist, executive coach and organisational consultant, my practice is based on the understanding that change occurs within and through relationships.

I focus on bringing a relational sensitivity and depth to my interventions to support my client’s self-reflection, increased awareness and growth. I pay specific attention to:

• creativity and lightness within the interaction – helping my client to work through issues and find practical solutions to maximise their potential

• insight and awareness – asking unexpected and challenging questions to help my client reflect, connect and relate with greater openness and sincerity

• stuckness and resistance – understanding co-created dynamics in the ‘present moment’

• my value base – a commitment to social purpose and responsibility with a strong ethical stance