I have worked as an occupational therapist within both the public and private sectors for over 35 years.

I was involved with Cruse Bereavement Care for many years.

My experience within the NHS was in the rehabilitation of both physical and mental health conditions. I have provided stress management and counselling sessions for people as part of a cardiac rehabilitation programme and for those suffering from physical pain whose life issues and poor coping strategies enhanced their pain.

Through my core training as an occupational therapist and my further training as a stress management practitioner and person-centred counsellor I am able to offer a range of interventions which encompass a goal focused approach in line with what the client hopes to achieve, providing practical tools for enhancing adaptive coping strategies to reduce stress levels and to improve well-being.

Since retiring from full time employment I have developed my private practice, working with individuals to enable them to better manage their life issues. I have a specific interest in personal stress and the management of the physical symptoms of stress. I can teach you how to use relaxation techniques to relieve muscle tension. My approach is always person-centred with the emphasis placed on building a supportive relationship within which meaningful work can take place. You are always free to talk openly about how you are finding counselling/therapy – in fact, this can form a very useful part of our work.