Counselling for artists & academics
seeking creative or professional development

ARTISTS - Over a 20-year career in Higher and Further Education, my role involved understanding how to support artists ranging in age from 16 to over 80 in addressing anything which was stopping them from making the most of their practice. 

Sometimes as artists we have a plethora of ideas and don’t know where to direct our energies, while at others our energies seem to have escaped us entirely. Occasionally, there’s a desire to create but a lack of clarity as to what the work ‘should’ be about or who it ‘should’ be for. There is always, though, a strong link between the sense of self, the practice and the outcomes, something I am frequently reminded of in my own practice as a photographer and musician. 

Together, we can discuss and evaluate your relationship with your practice giving you a clarity about your approach to your art, whatever media you work in, that doesn’t rob you of its meaning, function or pleasure.

ACADEMICS - I experienced a number of changes in my career as an academic and lecturer and had to navigate them all with, at times, limited support. I haven’t always made the right choice and know that at times I could have done things differently, better.

Reflecting of these experiences has given me an awareness of what was and what was not available, help me identify what I would have benefitted from, and made clear what the options were, some hidden, some I simply ignored.

Working with me, we can look at where you are in your career and identify some activities that might just help you get to where you want to or would rather be. That might mean professional progression, a new career, or renewed interest and contentment with the one you have.