About
I am a UKASFP accredited Solution Focused Brief Therapist / Coach, and a registered mental health nurse. I have over 30 years experience of working in mental health. My personal skills include dyslexic thinking, hyper-focus and attention to detail.
I recommend picking a therapist who specialises in one approach, rather than someone who says they use several. Here’s why:
- All approaches have been found to produce similar outcomes to each other when practiced well.
- The main factor determining which therapists tend to have the most successful outcomes has been found to be their level of mastery in the approach they use.
- There is a general principle that the greatest hours spent practicing one particular approach leads to the greatest degree of mastery in that approach.
I therefore choose to use a single approach, so that I can be confident in offering therapy with the degree of mastery needed to ensure the highest chance of a successful outcome, and avoid the potential pitfall of becoming a ‘jack of all trades, master of none’.
The most commonly practiced approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It’s an effective approach, but doesn’t always work for everyone. I offer Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) as an alternative.
Why I use SFBT
- It can help anyone seeking change in their life, regardless of diagnosis, history and circumstances.
- It’s as effective as other approaches, usually in fewer sessions. This means less time and money spent on therapy.
- It’s often a more pleasant experience for all involved.
My introduction to the Solution Focused approach was through BRIEF, the world’s leading training centre. I have been awarded their Certificate in Solution Focused Practice.
I am a founding member of the Solution Focused Universe (SFU), a ground breaking online learning community set up and run by my friend and mentor, Elliott Connie.
I am a member of the United Kingdom Association for Solution Focused Practice (UKASFP), through whom I have accreditation.
