As a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, I offer short and longer-term counselling and psychotherapy from my private practice, just outside the town centre, on Chorley New Road, Bolton. This can take place face to face at my therapy room, or we can arrange sessions on-line through video counselling on Zoom or telephone counselling.
I work in a way that is empathic, respectful, genuine and ethical . By building trust, I use our relationship within the therapy session to create the possibility of positive, long-term change.
My Qualifications & Experience
Master of Arts (MA) in Integrative Psychotherapy (BACP Accredited) (University of Central Lancashire)
Master in Education (Professional Practice in Higher Education) (University of Central Lancashire)
I have a wide range of additional studies and CPD activity enabling me to work effectively with children and young people and relationship counselling. I am also a clinical supervisor for other psychotherapists, counsellors and trainees.
- Aside from private practice, I have previously worked for 14 years as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, within the School of Health
- I worked as a Registered Nurse, as well as working in Higher Education as a Nurse Tutor and I have supported students from a range of health professions in developing leadership, continuing professional development and clinical supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level. I have experience in coaching and mentoring. I continue to supervise trainee and qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
Overall, this means I have experience of working within the healthcare setting for over 20 years. I have now devoted my full-time work into my private practice as this is where my heart lies, spending my time supporting children, young people, adults and couples.
I am an Accredited Professional member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a Registered Member of the British Association of Psychotherapy & Counselling (MBACP). Both are professional bodies that regulate ethical and professional practice and I adhere to their codes of conduct. I am listed on their national registers for psychotherapists and counsellors.
Psychological therapy is my passion, and I know from personal experience that having a space to talk and be really heard is essential for our mental health and emotional well-being, particularly at times of loss and endings, at times when life can feel overwhelming, and when life throws us curve-balls. Accessing therapy helps us to cope, to make sense of our world and improve our relationships with ourselves and others.
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