My Story
I have been in Dentistry for over 30 years! I started out as a dental nurse working at my brother's practice, and had such a passion for Dentistry that I won an unconditional place at Glasgow University Dental Hospital to train as a dental hygienist, and ever since 1993 I have worked in both NHS and private practice in Manchester....and still do to this day!
Several years ago, I began a journey of self discovery, because I began to feel restless, burnt-out, and suffered with both depression and anxiety. My weight fluctuated from being overweight to underweight as my life became very uncertain and chaotic with many life transitions along the way. On reflection, a lot had happened in my life...
​​​I was neurodiverse, so I struggled to adapt in a world that wasn't created for me. However, I am very creative, so learnt to adapt and express myself through the performing arts where I joined a local theatre group and immersed myself in singing, dance and drama. I even got a black belt in Shukokai Karate! I then married, had my daughter, got divorced, became a single parent, had a midlife crisis, suffered losses and bereavements, navigated my way through some addictions (caffeine, sugar and alcohol) survived a global pandemic following having surgery..PHEW! So you could say I am experiencing life to the fullest and along the way have battled with both my mental and physical health! But I am a survivor. On a more positive note in 2022, I became a grandparent, and nothing other than feelings of complete and utter joy that little girl brings to my life! It makes me so thankful that I survived all this, and puts a lot of things into perspective, bringing new meaning, purpose and happiness for me.
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What I did find during my journey of self discovery was how valuable it was getting professional help for my mental health. I began therapeutic counselling where we dug deep into my past and looked at my childhood, explored my limiting beliefs, and healed some trauma. I was so impressed with the power of therapy that I became very curious and interested in finding out more, so much so that I began professional training to be a therapeutic counsellor. I felt there was a gap in mental health services for women in dentistry, as I felt that my therapy would have been so much more valuable if the therapist had come from the same industry, who would just 'get' what I was going through, and who, as well as offering emotional and psychological support and guidance could also be a cheerleader who supports me through all my wins as well as supporting me during life's adversities, someone who is there when no-one else was!
I wanted to become that therapeutic counsellor that I so desperately needed! So I decided to train to become an integrated mental and dental health professional so I can help women like you who shares the same dentistry background. During my training I had my own personal therapy so I could experience what it is like to be a client. I also learnt the power of community and group dynamics. I learnt so much about myself and others that I decided to pursue a BSc in Psychology with Counselling, alongside my professional training. I obtained a first class honours degree, and felt the pull towards this field which finally made sense because all my experiences, good and bad, were happening 'for' me not just 'to' me because now I can help women like you who may be struggling with the same life complexities that I did. I finally found a purpose, direction and now a calling!
As a professional woman of dentistry myself, I understand the stresses and strains of the industry, so I would completely 'get' what you are going through. I also understand the many life transitions that we go through, both biologically and physically as a woman, and personally within our family and professional lives. Let me help you transform your stress to success by supporting your mental health, to help you build a resillient mindset, and get more clarity so you can live a more purposeful life full of meaning, happiness and joy. Let me help you get unstuck and feel less overwhelmed so you can finally take the action that is needed to transform your life!
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you resonate with my story, and you think that I can help you, then take advantage of my complimentary Discovery Session. During this session we will explore together YOUR call for action!
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Let me help you bridge the gap from where you are and where you need to be. So why not book that free discovery Session?....