An experienced and approachable professional, working with vulnerable people for over 20 years in various capacities. Clients include those with mental health problems, autism and challenging behaviour, physical illness and disability, and those who are homeless, as well as their carers and families. Broad knowledge and use of psychological therapies, both with individuals and groups/ families. Having formalised my coaching skills with a diploma from The Coaching Academy, I'm currently studying NLP to enhance my practice. Experience of working in the NHS, education, the charity sector and independently. I have managed and developed services in both the NHS and charity sectors and am a Specialist Advisor for the Care Qualities Commission. I have also been a Consultant to BInspired, developing activity programmes for people with dementia in care homes.