“The range of what we think and feel and do and say is limited by what we fail to notice. And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little we can do to change until we notice.”

R D Laing - Scottish psychiatrist

What is the difference?

There isn’t a sharp distinction between counselling and psychotherapy, but counselling tends to be shorter term and concerned with specific problems, while psychotherapy usually lasts for longer, and includes the exploration of what underlies the way we are.

What to expect?

The first contact is by telephone where I briefly assess if what I offer is suitable for you. We then set up a meeting so we get a sense of each other.

After this we arrange 6 sessions, at the end of these we will review, to see if the sessions are being of value to you before continuing.

Psychotherapy lasts for as long as the client and psychotherapist together feel it to be worthwhile. This can range from several weeks to several years for deeper work.

Constellations can be done at a workshop, or individually.

In a group, participants have the opportunity to set up and work within their own family system, using other participants in the group to be representatives for their family members. Through the direct experiences of the representatives, hidden dynamics usually come to light that uncover unrecognised legacies in the family field.

This opens the way to life-supporting and enhancing solutions.

Not everyone wants to work in groups or workshops. I use large different coloured felts for the client to place on the floor to represent their family members. It is surprising how much is revealed of both the family dynamics and relationships, as the family members are placed, bringing a lot of valuable information and insights.

For some twenty years I have immersed myself in Systemic Constellation work, and trained in this approach with Bert Hellinger, Hunter Beaumont, Albrecht Mahr, Judith Hemming, Stephan Hausner, Franz Ruppert and other leading figures in this field. This systemic therapy is a natural addition and extension of the seminars, workshops and individual work that I have undertaken.

“Out beyond ideas of right doing and wrong doing, there is a field, I’ll meet you there”

Jalaluddin Rumi.

I was born in Kuwait, brought up in Southern Ireland, and have lived in many different countries. London is now my home. I trained as a fashion designer in Paris and produced collections in the late 60's and early 70's before discovering transpersonal psychotherapy.

I have worked with people in individual therapy, both short and long term, for over thirty years, and am an experienced facilitator of Family Constellations.

I am a senior trainer, supervisor and staff member at the Psychosynthesis Trust.

I enjoy and value my work, which has immensely enriched my own life. It is a privilege to work with those who come to me. I am an ongoing student of the Diamond Approach.