About me

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I have a Master’s degree (MA) in Holistic Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Expressive Arts Therapy from Salve Regina University in Newport, RI in the United States. I am certified in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy with the international William Glasser Institute and have additional training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy from the Brief Therapy Centre in London, UK. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to all their codes and practices.
 

I have been in private practice for over 20 years, as well as teaching at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in the Doctoring Program. As a home and school-based mental health clinician for the North American Family Institute (NAFI) and East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) I counseled children, teens and adults with emotional and behavioral issues. I was formerly the Program Coordinator for FRIENDS WAY, Rhode Island's only family bereavement center. I moved to the UK in 2021 but I am available for current and former clients via online and/or phone sessions.
 

I have particular expertise with grief and loss and am skilled at working with individuals in all the creative & performing arts. I tailor my approach to meet each client's individual needs, working in collaboration to achieve concrete results.

I was previously a consultant and creative development executive in theatre, film and television in the United Kingdom; and in arts and education as the administrator of nine British literary awards. In the United States I worked in publishing as an editorial and public relations director and also as a freelance creative/media consultant.