Encouraging, integrative CBT, CFT, ACT and EMDR supervision.
CFT, ACT, IFS and EMDR therapy for therapists and health professionals too.
As peers, we’re in this together
I want you to feel safe and easeful when bringing both professional and personal complexities to a compassionate and inspiring space.
I’ll meet you with my humanity and 22 years’ supervision experience to bring out the best in you, your clients, practice and career.
Having worked in mental health for over 30 years, and have had my own “spicy life”, rest assured that whatever you’re unsure or concerned about, I’m likely to get it.
With genuineness and collaborative guidance, I’m here to help, whether you choose supervision or therapy with me - or some personal development coaching as a mid point in between.
ENJOYABLE AND STEADYING TEAMWORK
Support that feels good
We’ve all had well-meaning input that’s felt a bit disheartening. That’s not what I want for you.
I’m passionate about providing the kind of supervision, coaching and therapy that’s brought out the best in me: warmly authentic and practically grounded, with a kind-hearted chuckle to lighten the mental load!
No matter how complicated the scenario is that you bring, we’ll find a stabilising way forward TOGETHER as a team.
I’ll offer fresh ideas whilst helping you to deepen confidence in your own discernment - I know you’ll have plenty, but you might need me to reinforce it.
You’ll never feel like you’re floundering without sensible guidance OR that your own intuition has been sidelined.
22 YEARS PROVIDING SUPERVISION
Years of integrative and creative thinking!
Since 2003, it’s been a great experience to supervise mental health practitioners, therapists, psychologists, coaches and trainees from a wide range of backgrounds and practice perspectives.
I hold a Diploma in Coaching and Supervising. I hone the supervision experience through skills workshops and genuinely relish feedback from my supervisees.
I also hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Adults in the Lifelong Learning Sector, where I’ve enjoyed teaching CBT and Occupational Therapy in experiential ways.
I like injecting creativity and playfulness into learning experiences that are embodied and positively memorable. Helping you feel inspired and uplifted really matters to me.
30 YEARS MENTAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE
I’VE GOT THE VINTAGE SHIRT!
Yep, I know, I look too young to have 30 years’ therapist experience, but it’s a vocation I’ve always been passionate about. I’m enthusiastic to help you keep your vim and vigor too.
From 1996 to 2009, I provided holistic therapy in hospital, forensic, day-patient and outpatient services. I’ve case managed and headed up teams for people with high-risk and complex needs. I’ve volunteered abroad in trauma recovery. You can rely on me to be a dependable presence even when you feel like throwing in the towel.
For the past 17 years, I’ve run a successful private practice, where clients show up on time, pay well and are committed to growth. I’d love to help you get to this healthy place.
Feel free to excavate my knowledge to get the biggest gems! I want you to feel ever more confident when addressing your own clients’ needs.
BENEFIT FROM A BROAD RANGE OF APPROACHES
Therapies & topics we can dive into together
We’ve all felt overwhelmed by the many different approaches, frameworks and protocols out there, especially when we’re trying hard to get things right!
We can keep focused on one or two key models or we can be versatile and integrative. Working flexibly without losing focus is a valuable skill we can embody together.
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◆ uncertainty, confusion or cynicism
◆ complexity, overwhelm & overthinking
◆ risk: how you & your clients can stay safe
◆ showing up with deep witness & presence
◆ courageously authentic communication
◆ transformative & healing encounters
◆ stuckness & frustration - yours & clients’
◆ optimum beginnings, check-ins, endings
◆ moving from micro-shifts to big outcomes
◆ not overriding discernment & intuition
◆ heartful learning from awkward moments
◆ helping clients develop self leadership
◆ your own nourishment & wellbeing
◆ fulfilling CPD progression
◆ cultivating your unique style of practice
◆ a stable & sustainable career
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◆ EMDR and Attachment Focused EMDR
◆ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
◆ Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
◆ CBT for specific diagnoses
◆ Mindfulness Based CBT (MBCBT)
◆ Metacognitive Therapy
◆ Behavioural Activation and experiments
◆ Schema Therapy
◆ Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
◆ Therapeutic use of Self
◆ Interpersonal/relational therapy
◆ Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
◆ Integrative Therapy with clear formulation
◆ Parts work e.g Voice Dialogue and IFS
◆ creative, somatic, experiential methods
◆ wider systemic thinking
◆ Positive Psychology and Coaching skills
◆ a whole-person bio-psycho-social view
◆ Ecotherapy to bring the power of nature in
◆ working in embodied, experiential ways
MENTORING AND MINDFULNESS
From negativity bias to uplifting balance
You may be aware of the critique that therapy can reinforce the brain’s negativity bias through an over-focus on problems. Not on my watch!
I hope to role model how we can create balance, by reflecting on your mini wins, lightbulb moments, and unexpected successes. This builds confidence, nervous system regulation and deepens your skills.
In this way, we’ll enjoy the arty science of positive reinforcement, benefitting you and your clients.
You’ll see how much more fulfilling and effective your work becomes!
MENTORING. THERAPY. COACHING. HERE FOR YOU.
Let’s address your own needs too
I respect the courage it takes to be honest about the professional and personal realities which face us all.
If you’re struggling with impostor syndrome, perfectionism, burnout, boundaries or identity crisis I’ve been there and emerged the other side - with far more to offer having been on that journey myself.
You may have a clear sense already, or we can think through together whether supervision, coaching or therapy with me would be the best fit for your needs.
Whatever you decide, we can work with any model you choose, always with clarity and care.
I feel honoured to say that I’ve been a therapist for many dedicated fellow therapists, healthcare workers and medics over the years.
I’ll create a really nourishing space where you can work through your own stressors, while deepening your embodied self compassion, courage, confidence. There’ll be many pearls of wisdom you’ll be able to pass on to others, all the richer for it!
Being the best they can be
FEES FOR SUPERVISION, COACHING, THERAPY
Use my phone session offer!
You’re welcome to book in at a frequency that suits you.
◆ Sessions online are £150 per 50 minute session.
◆ Sessions on the phone are £120 per session, saving you £300 over a course of 10 sessions.
Most of us drawn to work in healthcare are very attuned to others, but often have a tendency towards self sacrifice. So, I’d love you to embody sensible self-care while we’re speaking. This is particularly easy on the phone.
For example, feel completely welcome to stretch or stroll outdoors whilst we’re collaborating, especially if you’ve been sitting in front of a screen a lot.
You may also be someone with HSP or other neuro-diversity, who like me, thinks far better when able to move. So feel free to paint or potter - whatever helps you regulate your nervous system in somatic, practical ways.