My practice is located between Letchworth and Hitchin in Hertforshire just off the A505,( to visit street map
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I am an accredited BACP psychotherapist and BASRT registered psychosexual and relationship therapist who has worked for 30 years in the NHS with individuals, couples and families in a variety of clinical and counselling roles. I work with individuals and couples of all sexual orientations and am registered on the Pink Therapy Directory.To visit Pink Therapy
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At present I work as a primary health counsellor and psychosexual therapist in a GP surgery which I have done for the last 9 years. Additionally, I work at the Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, where I am Head of Professional Education and Development, and in private practice. I work with all types of psychological problems, and offer clients a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment from which to explore their issues.
My main models are person centred, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and integrative. I also use coaching and life skills training where appropriate. I aim to take a holistic approach to my clients needs and will refer to other practitioners where appropriate eg personal training, hypnotherapy etc.
I generally see clients for between 4-20 sessions depending on the issues, although I do undertake long term work as well.
ADDITIONAL ROLES Lecturer in CBT and working in primary care and child protection to advanced counselling diploma students at Herts and Beds Pastoral Foundation.
Visiting lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire running clinics for obese patients for Milton Keynes PCT
QOF (Quality and Outcome Framework) Assessor for the Hertfordshire Primary Healthcare Trust, and as part of this role am one of the team of assessors that inspect selected GP surgeries annually throughout the region.
Member of the Training Committee in Counselling Psychology for the BPS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
BPS (British Psychological Society),
BASRT (British Association for Sex and Relationship Therapy)
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Accredited
UKRC Reg.Ind.Counsellor
