I am a skilled and accomplished academic and practitioner, with years of experience in delivering education, training and consultancy. I gained my PhD in Social Work in 2014 and have sole authored a book from this work. I am very widely published, having edited two books, as well as articles in major academic journals, and regular contributions to blogs and media discussions, including as a guest on BBC Radio 4 and The Guardian. I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a qualified Funeral Celebrant. Additionally, I am an experienced, registered Social Worker (no: SW115614), with formal training in Counselling skills and years of experience in diverse areas of practice, including within a Hospice. I am currently working towards my UK Council of Psychotherapy registration. 
​I am passionate about working with organisations and individuals facing the impacts of bereavement, loss and change  and have also worked widely with a  range of organisations in helping to ease transitions and build team cohesion. 
I offer individual coaching and team building as well as bespoke and other training opportunities. During Covid 19 I have been involved with helping teams to work through the effects of multiple losses, as well as adapting to online working and other transitions. Please contact me to discuss your specific needs.