I learned over the 27 years I have been seeing clients that the most important part of your therapy journey is for me to be real and authentic, to listen and create space for you to feel at ease to talk and explore what is troubling you and for you to feel confident I will not judge and will not try and fix you.I have spent the last 9 years practicing meditation attending classes in person and weekend retreats.  I also read regularly and listen to talks by many authors and teachers such as:-Tara BrachJack KornfieldBrene BrownEckhart TolleDavid Michie It is possible to weave a brief guided meditation into sessions if this is of interest and this can help to settle the mind. The ‘busy ness’ of the mind is often the cause for many issues we face such as anxiety, stress, worry, sleeplessness, work issues, relationship issues and simply how we each view and experience life.  By focussing on acknowledging our thoughts as simply thoughts, learning to let them pass through and pay them less attention, we can find a way to feel the peace and happiness we are all searching for. My experienceI have 27 years experience in Private Practice and specialised counselling services.My training in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (TA) helps you to see patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving within relationships and how to break these and learn new ways to be.10 years-Student Counsellor in Higher Education in 3 Universities.13 years-Counsellor in substance misuse (drugs & alcohol  & many other forms of addiction).20 years-Sight Loss Counsellor.15 years-Lead Sexual Health Counsellor.3 years running Carers Support groups 12 years in Private Practice. Qualifications BA PsychologyAdvanced clinical TA PsychotherapyHigher Certificate in CounsellingCertificate in Couples TherapyCertificate in Outdoor Therapy  Eckhart Tolle-Conscious Manifestation and Lightness of BeingTara Brach & Jack Kornfield-Power of Awareness and Meditation and PsychotherapyMark Williams-Mindfulness Training