Biography
I
was born and grew up in England. After completing a degree
in Cell and Molecular Biology I went to work at BBC
Television in England where I produced and directed
documentaries about science and later came to specialize in
programs about psychotherapy.
I became very drawn to becoming a therapist myself and have
now been a practicing psychotherapist for 17 years.
I began by training in England at the CCPE, which runs a
four-year accredited training in Transpersonal
Psychotherapy from the transpersonal Sufi perspective where
I also took part in spiritual retreats. I also learned
Process Work, a therapeutic approach devised by Arnie
Mindell, as well as sandtray therapy.
I later started a psychotherapy center, The Grove, with a
partner. Several therapists worked at our center and we ran
supervision groups for the practitioners there.
As well as continuing my private practice, I worked
part-time in the cancer wing of a leading London hospital
where I worked with clients and their families.
It was in England that I first came across a therapeutic
technique called Focusing, and this approach has become a
key part of my practice, along with Relational Self
Psychology.
In 2000 I moved to New York City and went back to school to
take a Masters in Social Work in order to get licensed to
practice in the USA. Since completing my MSW with Honors at
Hunter College Graduate School I have completed a
post-graduate training in couples and family therapy, EMDR,
and several advanced trainings in Focusing. In addition, I
completed a psychoanalytic training in Relational Self
Psychology.
Formerly the Clinical Director of an acclaimed NYS Social
Work agency, CHDFS, that specializes in family therapy, I
am currently their Clinical Consultant. I have achieved
LCSW status and continue to run my private practice where I
see individuals, couples, and families.
As well as teaching and supervising family therapists at
CHDFS, I am also a member of faculty for The Focusing
Oriented Relationally Psychotherapy program
(www.focusingorientedrelationalpsychotherapy.com) in New
York City, where I supervise and teach both here and
abroad.
I also run the 2 year training program for the
international organization, The Focusing Institute
(www.focusing.org), where I teach, train, and supervise
both psychotherapists, and non-psychotherapists to become
certified Focusing Oriented Therapists, or Focusing
Teachers and Trainers.
Credentials
Diploma
in Counseling and Psychotherapy with resultant full
accreditation to practice in the U.K.
Masters In Social Work (MSW) Hunter College, Majoring in
both Case and Group Work, and a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW).
Trained as an EMDR practitioner for work in trauma.
Many
years of extensive and advanced trainings as a Focusing
Teacher, Trainer, and Focusing Orientated Psychotherapist
both in the U.K. and USA.
Post-graduate training as a couples and family therapist.
Post-graduate psychoanalytic training in analytic
Relational Self Psychology.
Post-graduate training in psychoanalytic group
psychotherapy.
Over 17 years experience, teaching, counseling, supervising
and writing.
Lecturer in Social Work, Columbia University, NY.
Former
Clinical Director, and current Clinical Supervisor, of
CHDFS (Center for Human Development and Family Services).
Leading the 2 year training for The Focusing Institute
teaching and training both psychotherapists and
non-therpaists in how to use and teach Focusing to become
either internationally accredited Focusing Oriented
Psychotherapists, or Focusing Teachers and Trainers.
Member of faculty for The Focusing Oriented Relational
Psychotherapy program in NYC, headed by Lynn Preston.
Private
Practice for adults, children, couples, families, and
groups.
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