My Private Practice was established in 2015 and over the years I have counselled people from a wide range of diverse backgrounds, with multiple, complex needs and presentations. I have also worked with clients of all ages, from 9 to 80 years. Previously, I have worked for a number of Bristol based counselling organisations / charities as both a Counsellor and a Clinical Supervisor, including the Southmead Project, Cruse Bereavement, Off the Record and Help Counselling. At the Southmead Project, I was a Specialist Trauma and Abuse Counsellor for several years, providing trauma informed counselling to adult survivors of historic trauma and abuse.

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Additionally, I have extensive experience of working with children and young people and worked in the education sector for over 20 years. Over that time, I worked in various capacities including, School Counsellor, Mentoring, Pastoral and Teaching roles. I have extensive experience in counselling young people both in schools and privately. I am a qualified and experienced Clinical Supervisor and provide Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice to Counsellors and pastoral staff in numerous schools across Bristol and the surrounding areas. Whilst working at Off the Record, I was instrumental in developing a School Counselling Service for secondary schools in South Gloucestershire. I also provide Clinical Supervision for Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Mental Health Workers and Family Practitioners working in both Private Practice and in the charity sector, including several Trauma Counselling Services. 

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Additionally, I have experience as a Counselling Trainer and have worked as a Tutor and Lecturer on the Foundation Degree in Counselling at City of Bristol College, in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire.

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As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy I work according to the ethics and standards of the BACP Ethical Framework. To keep up to date with best practice I receive monthly Clinical Supervision and attend regular professional development events.