Education & Experience

Certified Personal Performance Coach, the Coaching Academy 2024

Has undergone rigorous training to become a certified coach focused on enhancing personal and professional performance.

Certified Addictive Behaviours Coach, The Coaching Academy 2022

Holds certification in coaching individuals dealing with addictive behaviours and maintaining change.

Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid England 2020

Trained to provide initial support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges or crises.

2015- 2022 NHS Patient Support Advisor and Social Prescriber.  Supporting bereaved and isolated individuals; patient support through COVID; mental health support; those with chronic illness; less mobile older members of the community.  Groups and 1:1

2010 -2014 Community First Charitable Organisation.

Supporting older people in social isolation; working alongside GP services.

Mediation Skills Training

Introductory and Intermediate Levels of Mediation Skills Training at the College of Mediators and Peaceworks 2010.

Introduction to Mediation course completed at the University of Reading 2008.

MADipSW Masters in Social Studies and Diploma in Social Work, Portsmouth University 1997.

Holds a Master's degree in Social Studies and a Diploma in Social Work, showcasing a strong background in social services and community support.

BArch Hons Bachelor of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University 1990.