My path to becoming a Solution Focused Talking Therapist hasn’t been straightforward … and that’s exactly what makes me effective at helping busy professionals break free from the stress cycles that impact every area of their lives.
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My Path to Becoming a Solution Focused Talking Therapist
Well, it hasn’t been straightforward … and that’s exactly what makes me effective at helping people break free from the stress cycles that impact every area of their lives.
Over the past three decades after leaving the armed forces, I’ve experienced life from multiple perspectives: as a police officer, as an employee navigating workplace pressures, as a manager responsible for team performance and wellbeing, and as a business owner understanding the unique stresses that come with building something from the ground up.
This varied experience means I truly understand the pressure many of us endure. And I know first hand that problems at work impact our personal lives… and vice versa. Each role and life experience taught me something different about resilience and the human capacity to adapt and thrive under pressure. And that’s what I draw on in my role as a therapist.
The Personal Experience That Informs My Practice
My own 12-year journey through highly effective therapy is what shapes my approach. After experiencing significant personal trauma that led to living with PTSD, I understand firsthand what it feels like when life feels overwhelming and out of control. I know the exhaustion of work stress following you home, the frustration of personal worries affecting your professional performance, and the isolating feeling that you’re the only one struggling to keep it all together.
Through my own therapeutic journey, I’ve moved from merely surviving to genuinely thriving. This personal experience isn’t something I take lightly – it’s the foundation of the empathy and understanding I bring to every session. I know what it’s like to sit in the client’s chair, to feel vulnerable about seeking help, and to wonder if things can really get better.
My Approach
I qualified with a Level 4 Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) and Psychotherapy and hold professional memberships with the National Council for Hypnotherapy and the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. But beyond the qualifications, what I bring is a genuine understanding of the challenges many people in today’s fast paced media driven world.
Whether you’re struggling with overwhelm, work-life balance, experiencing sleep problems, or finding that stress in one area of your life is affecting everything else, I understand these challenges because I’ve faced them myself.
My approach combines evidence-based Solution Focused Talking Therapy techniques with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. And, of course, a sense of humour, so I’ll make you smile, however much you may fight it!
Focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on problems will build on your existing strengths and can help you create practical strategies that work. Let me show you how.
Working Together
My practice serves people across Newcastle, Durham, South Tyneside and the wider North East, offering both online and in-person sessions to fit around your schedule. Every client’s journey is unique, but what remains constant is my commitment to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore what you want to achieve and develop the tools to get there.
If you’re ready to break the cycle of stress affecting every area of your life, I’d be honoured to work with you on that journey.