I began my working life in nursing which I returned to after having my children. I then began a career in education, initially teaching lifeskills to adults with learning difficulties, later qualifying as a lecturer in Further Education and teaching in the Health and Social Care and Special Education Departments of local Colleges. I lectured in Counselling at various levels and I have also taught English, Communication and Lifeskills to men serving time in prison.

I have also fostered teenager girls some of whom still keep in contact with me.

Qualifications

• M.Ed Human Relations – University of Nottingham
• M.A Counselling Studies – University of Nottingham
• Relate Certificate in Marital & Relationship Counselling
• Relate Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy
• Certificate of Education – University of Derby
• General Nursing Certificate – Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Experience

• 15 Years as a Private Practitioner
• 10 Years as an Affiliate Counsellor to E.A.P
• 6 Years Counselling for Relate
• 5 Years Lecturing in Counselling
• 5 Years Experience as a Primary Care Counsellor
• Provider of Professional Support to Police Constabulary