This work is hard. It can be really scary too; but we wouldn’t do anything else.

As an experienced counsellor I know how important it is to have a supervisor you can trust. Whether you’re just starting out in your practice or have been working with clients for years; whether you work in an organisation or are on your own; I look forward to helping you be the best therapist you can be.

​I aim to create a strong, mutually respectful and supportive relationship with you from the outset, underpinned by a clear written contract covering all the important aspects of our interactions. As with my clients I don’t provide all the answers, but I am happy to offer my advice if that’s what you’re looking for. I’m also comfortable with being a sounding board, providing constructive challenge, or helping you manage ethical issues, burnout, compassion fatigue or overwhelm. ​

​Having been in private practice my whole career I’m also able to provide support and suggestions around building your own practice whether you’re newly qualified or transitioning from working for others. I’ve been a coach, line manager and HR professional so can draw on those skillsets as well if that’s what you need. I’m also a trainer and mentor of student counsellors at the Academy of Emotional Therapeutic Counselling. And if you need something that’s outside my expertise I have a network of other professionals who I can refer you to for business coaching, accountancy, financial management, marketing, and IT support.

I offer clinical supervision both face to face and online. ​​I principally work with Emotional Therapeutic Counsellors but welcome queries from practitioners in any person-centred modality.