Genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy form the basis of the therapeutic alliance through which I help people find their own strengths, and live more comfortably with self and society, whatever their issues and concerns.
Though only English speaking myself I sincerely welcome clients of all ethnicities.
I work with individuals, couples, and partners of all Genders, Sexual Orientations (including Asexual) and Relationship Configurations ( monogamous / ethical non-monogamy / poly) - with equanimity and respect.
I also offer over 25 years experience of supporting Trans', Non-Binary, and Gender Queer people, working with both individuals, and with their Significant Others (partners and families).
Journal Articles include -
Relationships in the Melting Pot feature article in Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal, Jul 2015, Vol. 15 Issue 3, pp 8 -15.
Mainstream Issues: Minority Clients in Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2014, pp 28 - 32.
The relevance of a person-centered approach to therapy with transgendered or transsexual clients in Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies Issue 7:2 Summer 2008 pp 135-144.
Otherwise Human Beings in the Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, 15:8, October 2004, pp.13-15.
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Book Chapter
"Anti-sectarian, queer, client-centredness: a re-iteration of respect in therapy" in Counselling Ideologies. Published by Ashgate 2010.
My range of experience includes - Aspergers, Anxiety, Bereavement by Suicide, Chronic Health Conditions, Disabilities, Donor Parenting, Emotional and Sexual Abuse, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Transition, Personal Development, Loss and Bereavement, Relationship issues (including negotiated non-monogamy and polyamory), Self Esteem, Substance Misuse and Self Harm, Survivors of Incest, Self Worth, Stress, and Trans' parenting.
