With Life Coaching clients I base my work on the New Insights coaching programme, which is a tried and tested method based on many years of research about helping people succeed and reach their goals.

As a qualified Counsellor, my foundation is Person-Centered, which is based on Carl Rogers’ theories of unconditional positive regard, empathy and genuineness.

I qualified in Clinical Hypnosis with the Psychotherapy and Hypnosis Training Association in 1997.  Also in 1997 I gained a Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), having trained with its co-creator Richard Bandler, Hypnotist Paul McKenna and business trainer, Michael Breen.

I hold both a City and Guilds 730 Further and Adult Education Training Certificate and a Certificate in Education (Post-Compulsory) and have facilitated groups in Stockport since 2002.

I have been interested in and studied psychology for many years, and have developed an in-depth knowledge of mental health issues.

I am a dedicated Committee Member of ST.U.F.F. (Stockport User-Friendly Forum), a volunteer-led organisation for people experiencing mental ill-health.

I am passionate about empowering people to make the changes they choose in their lives, and love watching people grow and develop.

In my personal life I love painting, the countryside, gardening and my cats; Squealer and Spider.