About Me
Craniosacral Therapy supported me through a very challenging time in my life. Past childhood trauma locked in my body, was impacting my behaviour in the present, and my ability to make life-changing decisions. I felt stuck, scared and very anxious. The gentle power and safety I felt in CST sessions gradually enabled me to let go of physical and emotional pain, enabling me to move forward in life with new confidence, clarity and a deeper sense of peace.
QUALIFICATIONS
I’m a registered member of the Craniosacral Therapy Association (RCST) of the United Kingdom.
I have a diploma in Craniosacral Therapy from the College of Craniosacral Therapy and a Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology from the London School of Massage.
I have a BA and MA in Contemporary Art (specialism in dance) from Nottingham Trent University. I have a background in dance and art and I taught Anatomy, Somatic Movement practices and Improvisation at The University of Winchester for 15 years before re-training in Craniosacral Therapy.
Coming from a dance background, I never imagined I could sit still long enough to observe my mind, let alone find clarity or peace there. Movement was where I felt present and alive; stillness felt impossible. In those early years, the only time I experienced true awareness was when I was dancing. Outside of that, I was caught in cycles of obsessive thinking, deeply unhappy, and using food as a way to avoid confronting the more painful layers of my inner world.
In my early thirties, I was fortunate to meet my husband, who introduced me to Zen. This encounter marked the beginning of my meditation journey, not a straight or easy path, but a transformative one. Through meditation, I began to experience increasing freedom from the constant pull of my thoughts. I discovered that my thoughts and personal 'story' were not who I am, that I didn’t have to believe everything my mind produced, and that these mental patterns were ultimately transient phenomena.
This realisation opened the door to a deeper sense of liberation, self-compassion, and inner peace, one that continues to unfold.
I have been a member of Sanbo Zen for over 10 years, attending many silent retreats. I have taught meditation at The University of Winchester and at The Point in Eastleigh.