am fascinated by every aspect of conflict – from the personal to the political. With a background in journalism, and a PhD I now specialise in trauma psychotherapy.
Until recently I helped families in crisis to resolve their conflicts through a process of healthy communication as a senior family therapist at Australia’s leading treatment centre, South Pacific Private, in Sydney.
I trained at London’s Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), qualifying with a diploma and Masters degree in Psychotherapy.
I spent 20 years researching, developing and campaigning for Peace Journalism, and teaching at Sydney University’s Department for Peace and Conflict Studies. My book, Peace Journalism was published by Hawthorn Press and led on to the research for my PhD.
I first trained as a journalist in 1986 then worked professionally for many years in broadcasting, both in the UK and Australia.
My other interest is in the connection between journalism and trauma – how so many stories are about trauma of one form or another, and how that impacts both the producers and consumers of news. I have consulted for the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, which brings together these bodies of work. My expertise in trauma has now been recognised by the EMDR Association in awarding me the status of approved Accredited EMDR Consultant, meaning I’m qualified to train and supervise other EMDR clinicians. Plus I’m a BUPA recognised practitioner.
I’m an EMDR Consultant, meaning I supervise other EMDR therapists as my skills have been tested and approved as an Accredited EMDR Consultant in both the UK and Australia. I run my own training company EMDR Insight: New horizons in EMDR therapy harnessing the insights of parts & ego states by using an IFS-inspired approach to trauma healing.
My next course is LIVE near Sydney in August, for those who want to talk to real people with real coffee whilst enjoying a yoga retreat. Unleash your EMDR Part 1 is at Happy Buddha, in the Blue Mountains. Mon-Wed, August 19-21, 2024: 0900-1700. Full board, accommodation and yoga. To register & pay click here.
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