Finder

Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Counselling

About me

I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, with over 20 years experience in the counselling field. My practice is based in Whittlesey, Peterborough.The majority of my training was at Anglia Ruskin University, where I gained a First Class Honours Degree in Counselling and a Post-Grad Diploma in CBT. I have worked in both hospital and private clinical settings, alongside a busy private practice.
Initially I trained in complementary therapies and worked with both psychiatric and cancer patients. I then became interested in the mind/body link, which led me into the field of counselling. I recognised how influential our thought patterns are in relation to how we live our lives and the importance of exploring our worries, rather than suppressing them, which in turn can lead to high anxiety and depression. I specialise in these areas, alongside ‘loss’ issues, which link not just to bereavement, but perhaps our work, our homes, illness, or family moving away. In recent days loss issues have extended in many ways, due to Covid-19.
I endeavour to provide a safe, confidential and professional environment, where you feel able to take time to explore your difficulties and find a way forward.

Areas of interest

Anxiety disorders (including health and social anxiety, panic attacks); Low self-esteem; Self- harm; Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); Phobias; Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Eating disorders; Bereavement (including pets); Loss, Covid-19 impact, Fertility issues, Job Changes, Redundancy, Retirement, Abuse; Bullying; Depression; Trauma; Stress; Anger management; Insomnia; Personality disorders; Relationship problems.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Cardiac conditions
• Eating disorders
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Gynaecological disorders

• Neurological disorders
• Oncology
• Pain management
• Psychophysiological disorders

• Physical disability
• Loss
• Fertility