Whether we like it or not, life takes many unforeseen twists and turns, most of which we cannot plan for. Looking back on my hopes and dreams growing up on a farm on the Isle of Wight, there’s no way I could have imagined the highs (and lows) that lay ahead.
It was when I listened to the callings of my soul that I felt most fulfilled. In contrast, when I tried to fit in with what I thought I should be doing, I was miserable. In effect I was trying to be someone other than who I truly was.
And who I am, who all of us are, I believe, is something far greater than the limited stories we tell ourselves. Even in our lowest moments of despair, this spark of our true essence remains alight, calling us forward towards our birthright of wholeness.
This is how I came to Psychosynthesis, a psychospiritual approach to counselling and psychotherapy, which includes both our nature as spiritual beings, and the challenges we all face as human beings on this tiny planet spinning in space.
Through my training as a Counsellor with the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London, I am able to offer the same compassionate guiding light to other fellow travellers on the sometimes challenging, yet often beautiful journey of life.
I am particularly interested in supporting clients through midlife, in particular giving space to explore the existential questions that can arise during this time about who we are and why we’re here. These questions can feel overwhelming and destabilising (and are sometimes misdiagnosed as depression), but when explored, are rich ground for finding greater meaning and purpose in life.
Professional Qualifications & Professional Memberships
Institute of Psychosynthesis - Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling
Middlesex University - PGDip in Psychosynthesis Psychology
Counselling Tutor - 60 hours CPD Training on Trauma-Informed Practice
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - Registered Member
Volunteer Experience
Bereavement Support Counsellor at Mountbatten Hospice, Isle of Wight