About Me

I was born in England and as a young adult I worked in private business/administration. However, I have always loved working with people, and believed in people’s ability to achieve for themselves. This led to qualifying as an Occupational Therapist, as a 'mature' student aged 28, at Glasgow Caledonian University. Over 18 years I had a wonderful variety of OT roles both in the UK and NZ, working in mental health, an eating disorder service, hospice and neuro rehabilitation.

I moved to make my home in New Zealand in 2003. I have worked as a counsellor since 2012, as a School Guidance Counsellor, ACC Counsellor, EAP, including District Councils and in private practice.

I am a Life Coach since 2006, have facilitated workshops and teach various subjects at Community Education Whangarei - Adult Education.  I have personally experienced counselling, coaching and creative therapies on a number of occasions, still do and know how it can impact on life.

On a personal note I am married to an amazing Scottish man. I love anything to do with water, enjoy rock'n'roll, ceroc walking, African drumming and am curious enough to try most things. I enjoy socialising in more peaceful ways these days and have a strong practice of wellbeing and have practiced yoga for a number of years, resulting in my now being a yoga teacher. I hold gratitude for the privileges that enables me to have the life I have.