About Me

I have been immersed in the world of work for over 50 years now - living in community as well as individually during that time. I left school and spent just over 11 years in the Army as a Musician - most of that spent in Germany ( and amazingly am still fairly fluent in the language! ) The Army gave me opportunities to work with people and encouraged me to study further - ironically leading me to leave the Army and pursue working with people - which I have been doing since 1976.

I have a unique blend of skills both on the emotional, psychological, human side and the logical part of me that delights in web design and technology, I tend to follow my passion and interests so have become involved in a wide range of services for people generally .

Current Situation:

Company Director

• Counselling with trauma and other complex cases using Trauma focused SFBT/CBT
• On site trauma work for several EAP Schemes
• Trainer
• Private Counselling practice

Memberships ( Current)

• BACP ( Member)
• NCPS (Accred)
• UK Psychological Trauma Society
• UK Association for Solution Focused Practice

• International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (Full member)

Qualifications

• Certificate of Qualification in Social Work - CQSW
• Certificate of Qualification in Community and Youth Work - CQCYW
• Certificate in Interpersonal Mediation
• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (University of Wales)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (University of Birmingham)
• Certificate in Psychotraumatology (ESTSS)
• ISO 9001 Auditor and Lead Auditor
• BA (Open University)
• BD (Hons) (University of London)

At the centre of the Universe is a desire to receive and give Love

I have a place in this world that involves other people

I am not perfect but go on changing towards a better version of me

My journey has led me to Islam where I share love and receive Love