About Art Psychotherapy, counselling

I am a HPC (Health Professionals Council) registered Art Psychotherapist, and counsellor. I work with children suffering loss or displaying behavioural issues. Adult areas of health and wellbeing, trauma, self harm, personality disorders, anxiety, depression and other areas of mental health. I have considerable experience of working in hospice’s and palliative care.

I teach on palliative care issues, emotional resilience, mindfulness and compassion as well as many other areas of work.
I am also a mindfulness teacher and offer 8 week MBSR courses as well as one to one teaching.

I am an experienced clinical supervisor for Art Psychotherapists, Psychotherapists and counsellors, I am also a Mindfulness supervisor, for mindfulness teachers and those that use it in clinical settings.

My training, work experience and any achievement

I have an MA in Art Psychotherapy, certificate of counselling and a post graduate diploma in Mindfulness and Compassion. I am also PhD student.
I have worked in adult mental health on forensic and eating disorders, as well as acute wards.
I work with Children in schools and an associate of One Education in Manchester.
I have worked extensively in the areas of palliative care and bereavement.
I have an on-going mindful practise and hold groups for MBSR work, supervision and Art therapy.
I have a number of students that I see; discounts apply for Art therapy students.

Further Information

I am a HPC (Health Professionals’ Council) registered Art Psychotherapist; I am also a member of BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists). I am a counsellor, and I have obtained a post graduate diploma in Mindfulness and compassion. I take a holistic approach to the mind and body and general well being. I have worked in the area of adult and young person’s mental health for many years. I initially trained as an artist before working as an adviser and legal areas of housing and welfare benefits. I have worked in several hospices with adults and children, going in to schools where necessary so as not to disrupt a child’s life too much.