I am an experienced licensed therapist and have been counseling people for over 20 years in Britain and in the United States. I have supported many people through some of the most difficult periods of their lives and helped them to recovery a sense of being safe, free from harm, peaceful, alive and thriving.
I have always wanted to make a difference in the world and am no stranger to pressure, dealing with many kinds of challenging situations. I ran a mental health center for 8 years and have worked in healthcare settings in the UK and the US. I have taken my own healing journey, healing the aftereffects of early childhood medical trauma. I appreciate both how trauma can effect one's daily living including relationships and also how being close to others experiencing trauma can effect oneself vicariously.
I am trained and certified in Somatic Experiencing and incorporate a knowledge of the nervous system in my trauma recovery work. I integrate a variety of trauma resolution techniques into my work including EMDR, body based somatic approaches and resource-oriented skills training.
I have a gentle approach and specialize in assisting others to find their sense of personal empowerment and inner safety after trauma. I help couples create sustained improvement in their relationship, helping to create more effective communication and fulfilling partnerships.