About me
It was through Jungian Depth psychology that I began to understand how stories and unseen forces shaped my life. At midlife I began the slow, tender work of building a life aligned around who I truly am.
Today I live simply beside the woods, next to a loch in the Western Highlands. I enjoy long walks, swimming in the sea and a daily embodied practice. I make art and write.
My credentials
I'm too scientific for some, too woo woo for others. I disklike misinterpreting data or when science is seen as more than an evolving process. A childhood fascination with psychology led to my qualifying as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist (British Psychological and HPCP registered). Initially a psychometric researcher and assessment specialist, moving into executive coaching and facilitation. I built high performance global teams. Teams with purpose and connection who valued openness, honestly and feedback. Clients included BBC Radio, Coca Cola, Nokia, investment banks and UK government departments including, HM Treasury, Cabinet Office, DWP and more.
Along the way I managed my private psychological practice, and studied Jungian Depth psychotherapy, Strategic Brief Therapy, EMDR, Parts Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Art Therapy and Transactional Analysis, qualifying as an integrative psychotherapist.
A speaker / impact coach and TEDx and conference producer (15+ years). I'm also a yoga breathwork and meditation practioner, the foundation for my embodied practice of 14 years.
Code of Ethics
As a Chartered Psychologist qualifying in 1996 I am bound by the British Psychological Society Code of Ethical Guidelines. You can read more here https://explore.bps.org.uk/content/report-guideline/bpsrep.2021.inf94
detailed career summary
THERAPEUTIC COACH
Private practice 1:1 and group therapy for life transitions.
Modalities: Jungian Psychodynamic, Strategic Brief Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Hypnosis Parts Therapy (IFS), Mindfullness, Hatha Yoga, EFT, Person Centred Therapy, EMDR, ​Transactional Analysis, Psychometric Assessments.
CONSULTANT CHARTERED OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Executive coaching & Facilitation for Global Leadership teams
Professor Chris Parker of IMD, Switzerland. Mobilising Teams International
Corporate, creative and entrepreneurial industries.
EDUCATOR
Graduate / Postgraduate Psychology - Newcastle / Northumbria / Liverpool John Moores / Hertfordshire
Psychotherapists & Counselling Professional qualifications L2, L3, L4 (diploma)
Professional qualifications for Psychologists British Psychological Society
SPEAKER COACH,
PRODUCER
TedX Manchester / TedX Liverpool / Ted X Newcastle / Tedx Women / Thinking Digital Conference / Northern Power Women
​WOMEN'S CIRCLES
Recovery / Refugee / Modern slavery / Peri & Menopause / Neurodivergent
Northern Power Women UK / Wild Warrior Women UK / Inspiring Women Manchester
YOGA / BREATHWORK /
MEDITATION
Workplace & Community Wellbeing (outdoors + indoors)
Host of a daily embodied practice (online)