About me

My name is Beth, and mostly I have been an artist all my life. I made the decision to work with other people in a therapeutic way after a time of real personal upheaval, and I gathered up my years of experience working with my own dreams and images, as well as the ups and downs of this whole inner process, and began to offer that to others. The joy of that shared process was almost immediate, in ways I could never have envisaged. This was a real turning point for me, and I have never regretted making the vulnerable move to share my own gifts outwards.

I’ve taken part in a number of different trainings over the years, which began with a fine art degree in sculpture. My own personal art practice since that time has been, and continues to be, a significant teacher. Since then, on top of listening skills courses and a Certificate in Counselling, my main focus has been the many approaches to dream work, and I have learned from various wonderful dream teachers. How images work within us, awake or while we sleep, continues to astonish me. Alongside this I’ve taken part in Eco~Psychology training, to more deeply understand our other than human family, and our place on the planet. I’ve taken a foundation course in Focusing, and I’m currently involved in a professional qualification in Focusing. This technique involves listening to the wisdom of the body in a very particular way, and is something I am continually building on. Alongside my nature based work, the Focusing attitude deeply informs and supports the way I work with the body, as well as with the specific dreams and images that my clients bring.

However, my real “training” for the work that I now find myself in, comes from my relationship with my own inner landscape, and something bigger than myself, which could be called any of the holy names of God. The mysterious and gradual unfolding of this relationship, and an intimacy with my inner experience, is how I come to have anything to offer you. My curiosity, enthusiasm and belief in the power of images, and the deep knowing of the body (my own and yours) and the unique way God wants to speak to us, is what I can best guide you with on your own journey. The created world is speaking to us from its entirety, and my devotion to listening to this mysterious communication is something that I consider a sacred practice. You don’t have to consider yourself religious in any traditional sense to deepen your connection to the sacred, and you have access simply by being human.

I spend lots of time out walking in all weathers with my dog, and love being around, communicating with, and learning from the rest of the life forms we share this planet with. The plants, fungi, animals, rocks and weather systems, give me a deep sense of belonging, meaning, love and also responsibility, which really informs my work with other people. My personal art practice continues to speak in parallel with my own dreams, and it is a beautiful source of company and illumination for me.

If you have any questions about working with me, and wether it might suit you, please just get in touch.