Who I Am.
I was born in and spent my formative years in Glasgow. I moved to London in the late 80's to continue my career. I returned to Scotland in 2007 to start this practice and now live in Fife.
I spent many years working in admin both within BT and IT companies including IBM alongside various other blue chip companies in London and latterly within publishing.
Away from work I was involved in athletics both as an official and held many other roles and regional posts.. I am a Vice President and Life Member of Thames Valley Harriers based in West London. I was for many years an International Association of Athletics Federations official.
In 2008 I was diagnosed with epilepsy and it is now part of my life. As a result, I have adjusted how I live t0 allow me to live as I have done in most ways. Having to hand back my driving licence due to my illness helped me to slow down and really good with rural public transport. Buses don't; come every ten minutes as they do in cities.
I first went for counselling in 1997 and that has made me conscious that it can be a nerve racking thing to do for the first time. As part of my training I had to have counselling throughout and subsequently attended for weekly therapy for nearly 7 years.
Professional Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy from Spectrum Training,(London)
Post Graduate Certificate in Psychotherapy and a further 4 years at an on going Post Graduate Group.2004
Spectrum One Year Course in Psychotherapy. 2003
Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (Pairs)
Spectrum Sexuality Programme. (London 1998 -2001)
Certificate in Counselling (Birkbeck College, UCL, London) 1998
Essentials in Gender And Sexual Diversity Therapy (Pink Therapy)
I am committed to further professional development (CPD) and supervision. I regularly attend conferences and training courses to enhance and add to my practice.
Voluntary Counselling/Helpline.
Trinity Hospice (London) 2005 - http://www.trinityhospice.org.uk/
Safe Space (Dunfermline) 2007 - 2009 - http://www.safe-space.co.uk/ For survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Abused Men in Scotland Helpline(AMIS) 2015 - 2017 http://www.amis.org.uk/ Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS) is a national organisation providing support to any men affected by domestic abuse.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. www.bacpregister.org.uk (I am listed in Glasgow)
I am a founding member of the BACP Coaching Section. www.bacpcoaching.co.uk
I am listed in The Directory of Pink Therapists. www.pinktherapy.com
Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy from Spectrum Training,(London)
Post Graduate Certificate in Psychotherapy and a further 4 years at an on going Post Graduate Group.2004
Spectrum One Year Course in Psychotherapy. 2003
Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (Pairs)
Spectrum Sexuality Programme. (London 1998 -2001)
Certificate in Counselling (Birkbeck College, UCL, London) 1998
Essentials in Gender And Sexual Diversity Therapy (Pink Therapy)
I am committed to further professional development (CPD) and supervision. I regularly attend conferences and training courses to enhance and add to my practice.
Voluntary Counselling/Helpline.
Trinity Hospice (London) 2005 - http://www.trinityhospice.org.uk/
Safe Space (Dunfermline) 2007 - 2009 - http://www.safe-space.co.uk/ For survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Abused Men in Scotland Helpline(AMIS) 2015 - 2017 http://www.amis.org.uk/ Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS) is a national organisation providing support to any men affected by domestic abuse.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. www.bacpregister.org.uk (I am listed in Glasgow)
I am a founding member of the BACP Coaching Section. www.bacpcoaching.co.uk
I am listed in The Directory of Pink Therapists. www.pinktherapy.com
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Telephone Number 07939 365543
