“My belief is that qualifications are not about impressing people. They reflect years of continued learning, personal growth and an ongoing commitment to supporting people more effectively”
Qualifications
Over the years, I have continued to invest heavily in both personal and professional development. My learning has included counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, and the study of human behaviour, all of which have helped shape the way I understand people and the way I work today. I have always been fascinated by what drives human behaviour, why people think and respond the way they do, and what helps create meaningful and lasting change in people’s lives.
For me, this work is not simply about collecting qualifications or completing courses. It is about continuing to grow, evolve, deepen my understanding of people, and offer support that is both professionally grounded and shaped through real-life experience. The more I learn, the more I recognise that every person carries a unique story, different challenges, and experiences that cannot always be understood through theory alone. That balance between professional knowledge and lived experience is something I value deeply.
Alongside formal training, I continue to study the work of leading psychologists, psychotherapists, behavioural specialists, and experts in human development and personal transformation. This is not something I view as complete, it’s an ongoing lifelong commitment to growth, learning, awareness and understanding people on a deeper level. I believe the best practitioners never stop learning and developing, they’re continually looking for better ways to understand, support, and help people move forward.
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- IFS (Internal Family Systems)
- TA (Transactional Analysis)
- SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
- REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy)
- CFT (Compassion-Focused Therapy)
- PCT (Person-Centred Therapy)
- MBA (Mindfulness-Based Approaches)
- Psychodynamic Approaches
- Inner Child Work / Parts Work
BUSINESS, CAREER & PERFORMANCE
Alongside decades of real-world business experience, I have continued to invest in business, career, finance, and money management training throughout my life. My learning has included courses, diplomas and professional development focused on business growth, performance, communication, leadership, financial responsibility, and personal development. Together, these experiences have shaped both my understanding of people and the way I support clients today.
I understand what it feels like to carry responsibility, make difficult decisions, manage uncertainty and navigate the pressures that often come with work, business, finances and everyday life. I understand the weight of providing for yourself or your family, balancing competing demands and trying to move forward whilst managing challenges that are often hidden beneath the surface.
This experience supports the business, career, and performance-focused side of my work. Whether somebody is feeling stuck professionally, struggling with confidence, facing important decisions, experiencing financial pressure, or looking for greater clarity and direction, I help people better understand what is driving those challenges and create meaningful change both inside and outside of work. The goal is not simply to improve performance, but to create a healthier, more balanced and more sustainable way of living.
WHY I CONTINUE LEARNING
One of the things I have learned over the years is that people do not fit neatly into boxes. Every individual brings their own story, experiences, challenges and unique way of seeing the world. That is one of the reasons I continue learning long after completing formal qualifications and formal training have ended.
Research evolves, new ideas emerge and our understanding of human behaviour continues to grow. I believe it is important to stay curious, keep an open mind and continue developing both personally and professionally. The more I learn, the more opportunities I have to bring fresh thinking, deeper understanding and greater value into the work I do with my clients.
Every client is unique and every conversation offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the people I work with and the challenges they face. That ongoing curiosity continues to shape the way I work and helps me bring fresh perspectives and greater awareness into the work I do today. It also helps me continue adapting my approach to the individual sitting in front of me.
QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- NCPS – National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
- ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists)
- AC (Association for Coaching)
- DISC (Personality and Behavioural Profiling)
- Unbreakable Mindset Life Coaching Certified Diploma
- Therapeutic Counselling Certified SEG Diploma
- Coaching Academy Business and Life Coaching Diploma
- Integrative Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Training
- Peter Crone Freedom Transformational Program
- Holistic Insurance Registered Practitioner
- Counselling Directory Membership
- Samaritans Listening Volunteer (Enhanced DBS Checked)