Qualifications and Credentials

My expertise is the outcome of lived experience, continuous research since 1990, and the following multidisciplinary study and qualifications, achieved since 1999.

• Masters Degree (Merit) – Integrative Humanistic Counselling (Person Centred & Gestalt) (2009-2011)

  My thesis explored ‘Breath Perception As A Self-Care Tool For Trainee Counsellors’ and led to Key Note speeches and publications in national journals.

• 2:1 B.A. Hons Degree – Human Communication & Communication Disorders (1996-1999)

  My thesis explored ‘The Social Experience of Living With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.’ This laid the foundation upon which I have assisted numerous neurodivergent adults and young people.

• Continuous mentorship in mind-training & Self-mastery

• +18 years researching the role of breathing in assisting recovery and optimising performance, wellbeing and quality if life

  This led to me to found Breath Perception in 2011, a method of Conscious Relaxation I have taught throughout the UK, and my wellbeing consultancy, Breathe 4 Wellbeing.

• Lifelong inquiry into mysticism and practical spirituality, including 13 years as a student, and now teacher of A Course In Miracles.

• Cert. Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology, College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy, London (2007-2008)

  I linked the autonomic nervous system with Infant Attachment Theory, chronic stress, trauma and dis-ease, building upon the insights developed in my undergraduate degree.

• Emotional Wellbeing Harmonising Coach Training with Dawn Breslin (September 2021)

• Clinical Training in Counselling Children & Young People, The Place2Be (2009-2010)

• Usui Shiki Ryoho Apprentice Teacher Training, Thailand (2006-2010)

  Serving as an Apprentice gave me a profound experience and insight. This is reflected in the depth of presence I provide my students, clients and speaking audiences.

• Additional Gendhai Reiki training to Level 3 (2014-2016)

• 2 Diplomas in Yoga Practice, Thailand (2005 & 2006)

• Training in Advanced Yoga Practice, Thailand (2017)

• Cert. in Thai Massage, The Old Medicine Hospital, Changmai, Thailand (2005)

• Cert. in Abdominal Massage, Sunshine Massage School, Changmai, Thailand (2005)

• Cert. in Teaching English as Foreign Language, International House (2001)

• Teacher Training – Primary School Key Stage 2 (2002-2004)

• Diploma in Indian Head Massage (2007)

• Diploma in Reflexology (2007)

• Cert. in Counselling (2008)

I have been exploring Mysticism, Yoga and Meditation since I was fifteen. In order to support my own trauma recovery I had long-term personal therapy. This enabled me to heal, grow into my authentic self and find freedom. As a result, I understand the power of my vulnerability and use this to empower others.

Reflective Practice

Commitment to reflective practice and transparency within clinical supervision underpin all my academic achievements. The psychological, spiritual, biological and ecological understanding I bring to my work is the outcome of a lifelong affinity with nature and depth training in the interrelationship between mind, body and spirit, in the UK and South-East Asia.

In order to continually develop myself I:

• Constantly read & research, pursuing training that expands my insight, skill & knowledge

• Engage in a daily spiritual practice & live in a manner that supports self-awareness & balance, enabling self-acceptance & a presence of calm. I also learned to love myself unconditionally!

Ethical Practice

As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I subscribe to their Ethical Framework. This emphasises the principles of fidelity, autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice and self respect. The BACP will impartially and confidentially answer any questions you have.

To support my reflective practice I attend regular Supervision with a nationally respected Clinical Supervisor, who has over 35 years of experience.

Professional Memberships

• Registered, Accredited Member, British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), Registration Number 074798, BACP Member Number 676339