I originally trained as a chemist and enjoyed a rewarding career both in academia and industry.

Unexpectedly being made redundant after 21 years aged 50 provided me with an opportunity for reflection and I made the decision to retrain as a psychotherapist, a profession I’d always felt drawn to.

My first-hand experience of the pressures encountered in the workplace and then transitioning through redundancy allows me to relate to many of the challenges my clients face.