What I offer
I offer both individual Focusing sessions and Focusing courses, including a five-weekend BFA recognised Focusing Skills Course. I'm happy to run workshops tailored to the needs of particular organisations or groups. I'm a poet and writer and from time to time offer workshops that combine Focusing and writing. I'm also a long-time Buddhist practitioner and am interested in exploring the ways in which Focusing and meditation can support each other.
I now offer training courses for those who wish to become Focusing professionals, both one-to-one and, when possible, for groups of trainees. Having completed he five-module Focusing Skills course is a prerequisite for further training.as a Focusing practitioner (offering one-to-one Focusing sessions) and teacher (teaching Focusing to groups). If you are interested in the training, please contact me to discuss it.
Location
During the Coronavirus crisis my work was largely online or on the phone. I'm now offering workshops and individual sessions in person, as well as continuing to offer courses online and individual online or phone sessions. I'm aware that in these times people may have been experiencing financial hardship and I have a sliding scale of fees. You are welcome to contact me to find out more about Focusing and talk about what may be right for you.
I'm based not far from the centre of Ashburton in Devon, within easy reach of the A38. Ashburton is about 20 miles from Exeter and about 25 miles from Plymouth. My current venue for in-person workshops is in Ashburton.
My qualifications
I'm a BFA (British Focusing Association) recognised practitioner and teacher and a Focusing Institute certified trainer. I qualified in 2003.
My psychotherapy background is in Core Process Psychotherapy, a Buddhist-based approach which is highly compatible with Focusing and uses it extensively. I was a UKCP registered psychotherapist and supervisor for many years but am now retired. I still teach Focusing to counsellors and psychotherapists and also offer supervision/consultative support for Focusing professionals and others in helping professions.
I have an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University .You can find out more about my writing here.
Ashburton
Devon