This workshop will explore the creative possibilities of therapeutic writing pathways through challenging times. It will equip those who professionally help others, and who may also want to look after their own well-being. The day[…]
Theme: Reflections. A writing workshop to stimulate creativity and enhance well-being.
A regular monthly group for those wanting to join with others for encouragement, resources and experience of therapeutic journalling, using words to sustain them on their way.
A regular monthly group for those wanting to join with others for encouragement, resources and experience of therapeutic journalling, using words to sustain them on their way.
For Counsellors and Health Professionals: Those who support clients facing difficult situations may wish to encourage personal writing – perhaps in a journal – as a tool in helping them find their way. An increasing[…]
Regular journalling can help sustain wellbeing, and increase our capacity to live with insight and intention. In this workshop we will explore how to make the most of your journalling in 2018, whether you[…]
Part of the ‘Soulful Saturday’ programme for Chester Retreat House. A day exploring ways of deeper listening to others, one-to-one in pastoral care, faith-based settings and therapeutic contexts. c
Therapeutic Journalling is the intentional practice of writing to foster well-being, encourage insight and promote growth. This workshop is for Counsellors and Health Professionals. It follows on from ‘Therapeutic Journalling: The Basics,’ but will[…]
A monthly group for those wanting to join with others for encouragement, resources and experience of therapeutic journalling, using words to sustain them on their way. Generally meets on the second Thursday of the month.[…]
A monthly group for those wanting to join with others for encouragement, resources and experience of therapeutic journalling, using words to sustain them on their way. Generally meets on the second Thursday of the month.[…]
From writing stories for my younger brother, to penning poems for the School Magazine and filling a growing pile of personal journals, the written word has always been part of my life’s journey.
I started out as an English Teacher and subsequently retrained as a Counsellor. I have counselled in a GP Surgery and worked with various Employee Assistance Schemes and Charitable Trusts alongside seeing private clients.
Although I have done some freelance journalism and written four non-fiction books, creative writing has become my main focus in recent years.
My poems have appeared online on sites including Amaryllis, Silver Birch Press, Clear Poetry, Spilling Cocoa Over Martin Amis, Riggwelter and Ink,Sweat and Tears. I have been published in Curlew and Bucks Mill Magazine, and anthologised in Our Hearts Still Sing. My first poetry collection, Chester City Walls, came out in 2015.
