About me
I have worked for nearly 20 years as a qualified, accredited counsellor , in a variety of counselling agencies, a GP surgery, and privately. I also worked as a Clinical supervisor, supporting the work of other counsellors over 15 years. Although I have now retired from counselling work, the training and years of experience deeply inform my Pastoral Supervision work.
I am a Senior Accredited Pastoral Supervisor with APSE (The Association for Pastoral Supervision and Education) and have been working with supervisees for 8 years. I am also a licensed Lay Reader in the Church of England and with a husband in parish ministry, I am aware, not only of the joys, but also the challenging demands of ministry and finds the process of facilitating the development of a reflective and confidential safe space, for those in pastoral ministry, an immense privilege.
I have lived and worked in various parts of the UK and in two other countries in Europe and Asia and have understanding of cultural issues. I offer in person sessions or on line video sessions usually via Zoom.
What to Expect
You can expect a safe, supportive, and challenging environment, in which it is my hope you will experience acceptance, understanding, and genuineness to facilitate reflection on your work and ministry.
This as a collaborative process and so I would expect you to come prepared with those things you would like to bring.
If you come in person this is the room in which we will meet.