About Me


“Akita is very kind, gentle and yet incredibly efficient!
My abilities to c
ope, relate to others, and concentrate have improved. Excellent!
Thank you.”  ~ P.U. Netherlands


I am an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach, and have worked with a diverse range of clients in both private and voluntary organisations.  I work privately with couples, individuals and groups, dealing with a wide range of issues including: relationship difficulties and learning better communication skills; troubled and emotional eating; depression; childhood abuse; bereavement and loss; anxiety and stress related problems, among many other difficulties people experience.

I have exclusive rights to run a life planning programmes based on Dr Elizabeth Mapstone's best selling book: Stop Dreaming, Start Living.  The life planning programmes I run are structured, enjoyable, yet powerful in ways that help you to uncover your strengths and discover what is holding you back from living the life you really want to live.

I have an advanced diploma in psychotherapy, and am working towards UKCP accreditation. I strictly adhere to the rules and ethics laid down by my professional bodies: ITA (Institute of Transactional Analysis), and the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).