Psychology made an impression on me early in life. I found it fascinating.
After gaining a degree I’ve worked in a variety of settings from mental health residential homes, to the NHS severe and enduring mental health team – one of the highest levels of psychiatric care in the community.
All of these experiences were challenging but extremely eye-opening.
The experience of ‘real-world Psychology’ and the understandings gained of the effects of life stress on a person’s situation have been invaluable.
I have worked with severe and enduring mental illnesses and when you’ve worked at length with such extreme levels of mental disorder, your ability to work with anyone is greatly enhanced.
My Professional Development
I’ve been lucky to amass a rich and varied wealth of experience in working with many different people and in all manner of situations. I also furthered my training and education in Psychology.
I studied Advanced Life Coaching – graduating with a Distinction – I gained an internationally recognised Practitioner qualification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and then further qualified in numerous modalities including Hypnotherapy and Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT). These have significantly enhanced my understanding of how we function, live, struggle or grow.
Assisting people with my accrued skills and knowledge of psychological support is my life track.
Setting up in private practice was an exciting venture, and the work that I have undertaken with clients has proven to be effective and extremely worthwhile.
The drive to continuously read, research, practice and develop in the areas of Psychology is constant for me and I find the application of this work for the success of clients extremely encouraging and fulfilling. Simply, I love this stuff!
For my personal progression, and as a way of validating my work to a high degree, I am registered with professional bodies in my disciplines: The International NLP Trainers Association (INLPTA), the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) the Association for IEMT Practitioners, and The General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR) – each of which are reputable professional bodies and I abide by their codes of ethics and commitment to the development of our professions.
My experience of the mind comes not only from professional qualifications…. But also from the ancient traditions of Yoga and more….
Qualifications & Core Practices
BSc (Hons), Adv Dip, NLP Prac, IEMT Adv. Prac, GHR Hyp.
Psychology Approaches and Philosophy
Any one singular modality in the field of Psychology will have it’s limitations.
Each person and their individual track in life will be unique. No one theory, therapy or technique will work for everyone. In my experience, Psychology support needs to be just as flexible as people are in order to best adapt to the needs and ways of each individual.
So I have spent much time over the years broadening my perspectives, knowledge and understanding in order to attend to this.
From progressive contemporary techniques such as IEMT (Integral Eye Movement Therapy) and Neuro-Linguistics, to classical talking therapies, to the ancient wisdom and traditions of India and Peru – I have travelled, studied and invested in learning all that I can about our inner workings and this human system that we have….
Being able to share any and all of this learning and to apply it effectively, assisting people and situations is what I do best. It is something that I love to do. I find it a very worthwhile thing to do.
My Philosophy
As a Coach, I don’t narrow down my field of clientele in any way. I feel it is fair to offer assessment and consultation to every person and situation. Whether it be on a personal or interpersonal level; within relationship, social or work situations. Whether the focus is on learning to resolve and move forward from difficulties, or whether it is in improving one’s situation through positive coaching for personal development. Through effective communication, open understanding and respect, I work with individuals to shed light on any problem.
We then share the skills, tools and techniques available to highlight any solutions that you may want and need.
Anxiety, stress, low mood or motivation and phobias are common issues. Conflict in work and personal life is not rare. Many times these ongoing aggravations can be reduced and overcome. Negative habits around sleep, diet, weight, smoking and exercise are also areas where I can help create lasting change and improvement.
What I love to see is how we can take hold of our brain as a tool for learning and development in order to make the life that we lead as rewarding to us as possible!
Assisting people with my accrued skills and knowledge of psychological support is now my chosen direction.
Setting up in private practice as a Professional Psychology Coach and NLP Practitioner was an exciting venture, and the work that I have undertaken with clients has proven to be effective and extremely worthwhile.
I trained in Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT) as part of continuing my professional development. With this added specialism, the outcomes I achieve with clients can be astoundingly effective in an impressively short space of time. The drive to continuously read, research, practice and develop in the areas of Psychology is constant for me and I find the application of this work for the success of clients extremely encouraging and fulfilling. Simply, I love this stuff!
For my personal progression, and as a way of validating my work to a high degree, I am registered with professional bodies in my three disciplines: The International NLP Trainers Association (INLPTA), the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association for IEMT Practitioners – each of which are reputable professional bodies and I abide by their codes of ethics and commitment to the development of our professions.
My Mission & Vision
Mission
– To thoroughly help people!
My mission is to assist people, organisations and situations to be clear of difficulty, struggle, stress and strain. And instead, for there to be an improved capacity for freedom, satisfaction, purpose and capability.
Vision
– That everyone be cool….
– That people can find themselves readily able to be in a good place with themselves and those around them
– That more and more people will become aware of their potential for fulfilment, contentment and growth
I wish to see that people, communities and cultures will continue to be better aware of the ever-improving knowledge and understandings that are available, which allow for more happiness and satisfaction in life, and less suffering.
Specialist approaches are of course required at times to provide necessary support and intervention. I also believe though, that aside from this, it is always way, way better if we can readily, naturally and successfully – manage, support and assist ourselves and those around us in our lives where possible.
This is why I place strong emphasis on simplifying the most intuitive and effective Psychological methods and concepts, and wish to make them more accessible for all.
Contact me today to see how I can benefit you or your organisation
