My specialisms include: personal challenges regarding: identity; finding individuality within a conformist collective; mid-life & menopause; chronic illness;...
My first career was as a police officer of 27 years service. Throughout this time, I encountered people in all walks of life whose lives had been affected by mental ill-health. This ranged from common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and self-harm, to complex problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder. I undertook additional roles to provide support to colleagues who were experiencing problems and those subject to disciplinary processes.