About Me

I am Ren, a BACP-accredited psychotherapist and counsellor who trained in a relational-dynamic model at masters’ level at the University of Leeds. I am an integrative practitioner drawing on different theories and approaches to find the best fit for you.

My experience

I have worked with a wide range of presenting problems from relationship difficulties, health-related issues and loss to anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, PTSD and borderline personality disorder, as well as neurodiversity in all its forms.

How I work

I use an integrative, relational approach, mixed with some coaching and creative methods. I believe that being honest, non-judgmental and accepting creates a space where growth and change can take place and that drawing on a range of different theories can help fit my approach around you. We could look at emotional responses, patterns of thinking, power, control, choice, what you might need, how an experience might be impacting on your life or help you focus on a specific issue or problem.

My Background

I come from an arts background, including study of fine art, 19th and 20th century visual art and literature and paid work for arts organisations over a 15-year period. I recently studied therapeutic art at post-graduate level and sometimes use art-based techniques in my therapeutic work. I still practice as an artist. I spent a decade supporting neurodiverse students and students experiencing mental health difficulties via mentoring and study skills.

Work History

Second Step, Wellbeing College Tutor
​ARA Recovery for All, Volunteer Therapeutic Art Group Facilitator,
Penny Brohn, Volunteer Therapeutic Art Group Co-facilitator
Gloucestershire Counselling Service, Staff Counsellor
Gloucestershire Counselling Service, Associate Counsellor
Bristol Mind, Volunteer Counsellor
Cancer Support Yorkshire, Trainee Counsellor
University of Bradford, Trainee Counsellor
UWE/Contact Associates/Clear Links/University of Worcester, Specialist Mentor/Specialist 1:1 Study Skills Support Tutor

Recent CPD

Safeguarding Adults & Children – Training for Therapists, CAPPP, April 2026

D810 Critically exploring psychology 1, Open University, June 2025

Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication, PESI, March 2025

Qualifications

​​PG Dip Therapeutic Arts - University of South Wales
​MA Psychotherapy and Counselling - University of Leeds
Dip HE (Open) inc. Psychology, Counselling and Mental Health - Open University
PG Dip Visual and Verbal Representation in Britain 1840-1940 - University of Reading
​BA fine Art - C&GCHE