A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

I have been providing counselling services to adults and students since 2007 and am passionate about what I do. One of my greatest rewards is helping people find the tools they need to overcome their respective hurdles, enabling them to move forward on a positive path.

Face-to-face consultations are offered in comfortable and non-judgemental environments at the following venues: Eastbourne Clinic of Natural Medicine, 69 Meads Road, Eastbourne, Natural Fitness & Therapies, Royal Parade, Eastbourne and Longleaf Health & Wellbeing, Meads Street, Eastbourne. I am able to offer remote consultations, either via phone or video (Microsoft Teams or WhatsApp).

I carry out student counselling at St Catherine's College, Eastbourne, and previously spent 12 years (2011-2023) as the School Counsellor at Willingdon Community School.

Through CLIC Sargent I have been privileged to provide counselling services to cancer sufferers and their families.

I am a Volunteer at the Community Wellbeing Café at St Saviour’s Eastbourne, which is open every Tuesday from 2pm-4pm and is a safe, inclusive space for people with mental health and wellbeing struggles, as well as those suffering from loneliness or challenging living circumstances.

I have been a member of ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists) since 2019. In 2021 I was made a Fellow, being a Senior Member who has been granted an extra award based on special contribution to their field or an extended length of continual practice.

I hold Public Liability Insurance and DBS Certification.

MY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

March 2018 to date – Student counselling at St Catherine’s College, Eastbourne
January 2013 to date – Business Mentoring to the CEO of Chêne Bleu Wines, London
February 2007 to date - Counselling at the following venues: Eastbourne Clinic of Natural Medicine, Meads Road, Eastbourne & Natural Fitness & Therapies, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, Longleaf Health & Wellbeing, Meads Street, Eastbourne
2013 to 2023 - Counselling at The Well Being Centre, Stone Cross
January 2011 to 2023 – Student counselling at Willingdon Community School, Eastbourne
November 2009 to 2013 – Following three months of training I worked as a volunteer for The Samaritans of Eastbourne & District

MY RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS

The Open University Certification:
- Supporting Children & Young People’s Wellbeing (Intermediate)
- Exercise & Mental Health (Intermediate)
- Emotions & Emotional Disorders
- Exploring the relationship between Anxiety & Depression (Level 3, Advanced)
- Exploring Anxiety (Diagnosis, Causes & Interventions)
- Attachment in the Early Years (Intermediate)
- Panic Attacks: What they are and what to do about them (Level 2)
- Introduction to Child Psychology
- Making Sense of Mental Health Problems (Level 2, Intermediate)

CAMHS Primary Mental Healthcare Certification:
- Perspectives on Children and Young People with Mental Health Issues - Professional Level
- Emotional Regulation Skills (DBT)
- Managing Risk

ESCC Certification:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Mental Health Professional Module 4 - Initial Assessment & Intervention
- Autism Awareness
- Child Sexual Abuse - Introduction to Child Sexual Exploitation
- Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development
- Mental Health Foundation Module 3 - Recognising and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Issues
- Trans Awareness Foundation Module
- Alcohol and Drugs Foundation Modules 1 & 2 - Working with Children, Young People and Families

August 2006 – NOCN (National Open College Network) Certification
- Personal Development, Levels 2 & 3
- Rogers’ Core Conditions, Levels 2 & 3
- Counselling Skills, Level 3

December 2004 - CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Certification
- Counselling Skills, Level 2