About Me

My approach towards supporting children and their families is child-centered, non-judgemental and based on the value that I place on people's innate capacity to solve their own problems, in their own way. I am dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in the North East who have being impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences.

I believe in the strength and power of the therapeutic relationship and that the love and connection that a young person has within their family unit is the most powerful form of healing there is. As a result, I work systemically with the whole family unit as I believe that this is the most effective way of improving prospects for young people.

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 Professionally I have experience working in a range of roles to support children and families across all tiers of healthcare.

This includes:

• Primary school teacher

• Private tutor 

• Personal assistant for young people with neuro-diversity

• Life-skills Coach for adults in a low secure mental health hospital

• Family support worker in Social Care In South Wales and The North East 

• Children's Therapist

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I also have a love of learning and I have always equally valued experience and knowledge to expand my professional skills. 

• Bachelors of Science in Psychology (with Honours) from Newcastle University

• PGCE Primary Education from Northumbria University

• Master of Science in Play Therapy from the University of South Wales

• Qualified to deliver the Child Parent Relationship Therapy Course from Roehampton University

• Completed Dr Bruce Perry's case studies around Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics

• Currently studying towards the 4 year Systemic Family Therapy Masters with CNTW

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