My background
I initially trained as a Pharmacist and worked for many years in the natural medicines industry. In recent years I have been developing my artistic / therapeutic experience qualifying as an Anthroposophic Health Practitioner (Visual Arts) from the Hibernia college in Stroud. I moved to Scotland in 2006.
My qualification and experience
Training for 5 years, I have gained a City and Guilds “Membership Award in Art Therapy”. I have supervised experience in various fields including:
- working with the elderly
- children (7-12 year olds)
- young adults with learning difficulties
- a wide range of acute and chronic conditions within a residential in-patient clinic
Memberships
I am an Associate member of the AATA (Association of Anthroposophic Therapeutic Arts) [aata-uk.org] and have membership of the PVG scheme (Disclosure Scotland).