I am....

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What would you like to know? I am female, mixed race, a parent of 2 kids, a qualified and registered counsellor & psychotherapist, a coach and a supervisor. I am based in beautiful Leicestershire. I have a family, a cat, I like to grow stuff in my garden, and like to keep fit.

My professional expertise comes from experience, training and developing a special interest in the crossover between the professional and personal 'self'. I know  the importance of mentoring, support and supervision when you are in a professional helping role, but also across the lifespan of your career. I know the value of having 'fresh eyes' on your business, particularly at times of growth, transition and beginngs/endings.

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I have worked in the helping professions since the late 1990s, including roles in prisons, probation, mental health charities and now since 2008 as a counsellor, psychotherapist and since 2013 as a clinical supervisor , more recently adding my coaching qualification to the mix.

As a parent, I know the ups and downs of raising children. I've been there! More and more, I get asked for parenting tips, advice and support, so I feel well placed to combine my therapy and coaching skills with being a parent, so that I can help parents, help themselves to help their kids. 

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Having worked for over 25 years helping others, I know, first hand, the impact that work within the helping professions can have. I have seen skilled practitioners falter due to not having their personal and professional issues managed. Having run my own business for over a decade I see how important it is to get professional mentoring, coaching and support for growing, developing and pivoting in your business.

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I am passionate about the importance of investing in your self. I believe that all aspects of your 'self' need to be as 'well' as possible in order for you to succeed as a professional and maintain  balance within your personal life. In an ideal world, our professional issues around self-care and personal stressors are separate, but in my experience this is rarely the case.