Expert Support Grounded in 40 Years of Experience

“I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges with empathy and professional skill.”

I live and work in the Balerno area of Edinburgh. My career in the care sector spans 40 years, providing me with a deep well of professional and lived experience to support my clients.

Professional Qualifications

I have been a Registered Social Worker (British Association of Social Workers – BASW) since 2003. My academic and clinical foundations include:

• BA (Honours) in Social Work Studies
• HNC in Child Protection & Qualifications in Adult Safeguarding
• Trauma Informed Counselling & Advanced Therapeutic Relationships
• Diploma of Higher Education (Social Care)
• Certificate in Health and Social Care

Specialist Expertise & Lived Experience

My practice offers a humanistic and bespoke service tailored to individual needs. I specialize in areas where I hold both professional expertise and personal insight:

• Neurodiversity & Autism: Specialist support including late diagnosis .
• Disability & Complex Care: Including expertise in palliative care .
• Safeguarding: Expert guidance in Trauma, Parenting, and Child Protection.