Signposting & Referrals

I understand you have many options when searching online for a therapist or coach. I want to make a distinction between myself and the other options you have.

When you contact me, you have access to 40 years’  experience in working with people using a range of therapeutic, counselling and coaching techniques and strategies. You also access someone who has worked in many different Local Authority and NHS multidisciplinary teams and locations including Crisis Teams, Psychotherapeutic Teams, Older Age Psychiatry, Liaison Psychiatry in A and E Departments, Forensic, Drug and Alcohol Teams and others.

In my private practice, over the last 14 years, I have worked with the multi-disciplinary Therapy Company in Lytham St Annes and Preston. I have worked alongside other Counsellors and Psychiatrists in Private Hospital and Clinic Locations. I have also had good experience of referral to specialist services like the Newson Health Group Menopause Clinic.  

Why This Matters to You

My experience is broad and informed. I have an extensive skill set. One such skill is recognizing when other services might serve you either as an alternative to me or as a complementary element where that service can help you alongside the work we do together.

Examples of this will include referral to NHS Teams and Services, and to other Specialist Clinicians and Therapists I have either worked with or am aware of and have positive client feedback regarding the service they offer. I have an active and successful collaborative relationship with Psychiatrists who do ADHD/ADD and Autism assessments and diagnosis which can fast track the route to clinical treatment. I signpost clients to specialist Menopause Clinics. I have colleagues offering niche Psychotherapy services like EMDR trauma treatment.

In short, I do not work in isolation and if you require input I cannot provide directly, I will refer you to and/or ‘signpost’ you in the right direction.