About Mary
The aim of this page is to give you an idea of 'where I'm coming from', which might help you gauge whether you feel I can offer the support you'd like.
I trained as a State Registered Nurse, qualifying in 1982. During my training and early nursing career, I became increasingly interested in working with people in a more open-minded holistic way, particularly on emotional and psychological levels. My inherent curiosity and questioning about life led me at an early age onto a path of self development, spiritual enquiry and emotional healing. On this challenging path, I've gained personal experience of how a growing awareness and understanding of ourselves can bring increasing inner balance, enhancing the way we engage with the world in which we live and our relationships with others.
I'm intrigued by how we’re shaped by experiences and relationships and how we overcome adversity, which is one of the reasons why I commenced psychotherapy training. It is my experience that problems and suffering, if given compassionate attention and support can be a source of powerful inner teachings. I've experienced the profound and life-enhancing benefits of psychotherapy as a client myself for a number of years. Although everyone is on their own unique path, living their individual story, I believe my experiences have given me insight and resonance with the vulnerabilities of the human condition, enabling me to work with authentic empathy, humility and integrity.
I'm fascinated in the potential for integrating Eastern and Western psychological approaches, enhancing the interrelation between mind, body and spirit. This interest inspired me to study Ayurvedic lifestyle and nutrition with the European Institute for Vedic Studies. Although I don’t offer Ayurvedic advice as a psychotherapist, my awareness of Ayurvedic philosophy has deepened my understanding of how we are profoundly affected by the way in which we live our lives, and our interconnectedness with others and our environment.
I am aware of the complex global, environmental, cultural, economic and spiritual situation of our time, which has given me a strong interest in eco-psychology and transpersonal psychotherapy. I’m committed to personal development, and I find that my journey is ongoing as I continue to explore constructive ways of maintaining balance in the world during these challenging times of change and transformation.
The aim of this page is to give you an idea of 'where I'm coming from', which might help you gauge whether you feel I can offer the support you'd like.
I trained as a State Registered Nurse, qualifying in 1982. During my training and early nursing career, I became increasingly interested in working with people in a more open-minded holistic way, particularly on emotional and psychological levels. My inherent curiosity and questioning about life led me at an early age onto a path of self development, spiritual enquiry and emotional healing. On this challenging path, I've gained personal experience of how a growing awareness and understanding of ourselves can bring increasing inner balance, enhancing the way we engage with the world in which we live and our relationships with others.
I'm intrigued by how we’re shaped by experiences and relationships and how we overcome adversity, which is one of the reasons why I commenced psychotherapy training. It is my experience that problems and suffering, if given compassionate attention and support can be a source of powerful inner teachings. I've experienced the profound and life-enhancing benefits of psychotherapy as a client myself for a number of years. Although everyone is on their own unique path, living their individual story, I believe my experiences have given me insight and resonance with the vulnerabilities of the human condition, enabling me to work with authentic empathy, humility and integrity.
I'm fascinated in the potential for integrating Eastern and Western psychological approaches, enhancing the interrelation between mind, body and spirit. This interest inspired me to study Ayurvedic lifestyle and nutrition with the European Institute for Vedic Studies. Although I don’t offer Ayurvedic advice as a psychotherapist, my awareness of Ayurvedic philosophy has deepened my understanding of how we are profoundly affected by the way in which we live our lives, and our interconnectedness with others and our environment.
I am aware of the complex global, environmental, cultural, economic and spiritual situation of our time, which has given me a strong interest in eco-psychology and transpersonal psychotherapy. I’m committed to personal development, and I find that my journey is ongoing as I continue to explore constructive ways of maintaining balance in the world during these challenging times of change and transformation.
