Working as a counsellor and therapist since 1990, I bring years of experience working with a great variety of problems and situations affecting both individuals and couples. I have a background working with both shorter-term, solution-focused approaches and also advanced training in analytical approaches which deal with problems that are deeper-rooted, dating from long ago or recurring in repetitive and self-defeating patterns. I am also an accredited couple therapist, working for the most part with an emotionally-focussed approach (EFT) to help couples identify their negative patterns of interaction and help replace them with more positive ways of communicating and relating to each other. more... See more text