About Me

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For many years I ran an online shop buying and selling antique & vintage textiles and clothing - my clients included theatre props departments, TV studios, and national magazines. I went on to restore antique textiles and worked with local museums, stately homes, interior designers and private clients. I also taught textiles and hand embroidery in adult education and museums. ​​

 

In my currently role as an expressive arts therapist and counsellor, I bring my life and work experience into the therapy room. The stories of other peoples lives, the layers of suffering and joy, with the hope they contain fascinate and move me - it's one of the reasons I retrained in this area. Building trusting relationships with clients and offering them the space to unfold is a privilege; psychological growth is a profound process to witness.
 

In my free time I stitch, paint and write. I live by the South Downs Way and I'm inspired by the shape of the landscape, the seasons and the changing light. I’m a member of a poetry group, and have been known to perform at open mic nights from time to time.