I'm an Integrative Counsellor (MBACP), an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master NLP Practitioner. I've worked in adult mental health services, fascinated with brief strategic therapies, along with mindfulness based approaches, hold a practitioner certificate in EMDR, a certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, studied Mahayana Buddhism through a structured two year correspondence course, and spiritual development with Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, UK. I've undertaken personal and group therapy in a variety of approaches, facilitation training in the Emotion Education Method with the James Nayler Foundation, and looked into 'The Nature of Being' with the Concord Institute utilising Macrobiotics, Meditation and Zen. I’ve a former background in social services working with children, adults and families with learning disabilities, with a wealth of diverse life experience, practising Zen and Taoist arts and philosophy, including Raja Yoga, Pranayama and Yogasana, for over 30 years.