I'm a therapist/counsellor, writer, artist and Reiki master with a face to face counselling practice (in English and Polish), and a Reiki practice, both based at the Southside Therapy and Counselling Centre in Glasgow. I lead workshops in Creative Regeneration both live and online, and am co-founder of the terrealuma healing refuge.
I studied English and Comparative Literature at the University of East Anglia, and after eight years of care work went on to train as a therapist. Reflecting on my work in the light of Buddhist and Taoist practices and my interest in the philosophy and practice of Gendlin's focusing led to a PhD, which you can find here.
I am a widely published poet and I've recently completed a novel. I'm now working more with visual art, singing and music.
I have eight years of experience in care work and I have two children.
From 2002-2015 I ran a private practice in rural Poland, where I also worked as a counsellor for five years at a local centre providing free support for women and children in difficulty. Like many people, I have the experience of living 'between' languages and cultures.
I also work as a translator, interpreter, and proofreader, and I speak fluent French.
I have two daughters.