I began teaching in 1996. I have worked in secondary schools as well as an FE College where I  specialised in working with young people who had a variety of additional needs, including neurodiversity, SEMH and EBSA.

I co-founded a specialist teaching and youth service in 2014 which successfully supported hundreds of young people over more than 10 years and continues to do so.

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I am committed to working with any young person, especially those who are considered "hardest to reach" or "hard to engage."

I am a qualified primary school teacher and experienced SENCO.

I am also a qualified Integrative Counsellor with an approach which is person-centred, trauma informed and compassion - focused. Working with adults, children and young people who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, bereavement, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, issues around neurodiversity and work-related stress.

Passionate about empowering individuals, families and children to facilitate positive changes with their physical and mental well-being.