About The Therapist

I'm a scientist by temperament and by training. I studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University and then Cognitive Science at Manchester University. My involvement in therapy grew out of an interest in meditation- I've practised meditation since 1989.

I first encountered biofeedback in the course of personal study of the mind-body relationship. I was immediately struck by its therapeutic potential. Shortly afterwards I began training in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. My current interest in mindfulness based psychotherapy was a natural development from my connection with meditation.

My early experience in therapy practice was at a natural health clinic in Manchester, but moved to York where I established my current practice (York Biofeedback Centre) early in 2005.

More recently I began training in nutrition, and hope to qualify as a nutritional therapist, though maintaining my focus on psychological and developmental disorders.

Qualifications

M.A. Natural Sciences Cambridge University

M.Sc. Cognitive Science Manchester University

Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (National School of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy)

Intermediate Certificate in Contemporary Psychotherapy (Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy)

NLP Master Practitioner (Beeleaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy)

I have also attended trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Stress Management, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback.