I am a Natural Eyesight Teacher, Psychotherapist and Counsellor.

In my work with eyesight I use the method pioneered by Dr W H Bates, and have been in practice for over 25 years. During this period I have built up several successful practices in Edinburgh, East Lothian and for a time, in London and Aberdeen.

In my private practice I teach Bates Method offering both one to one sessions and if you need it, short intensive courses. I also offer workshops for natural eyesight improvement, an easy introduction to the work.

I work with both adults and children, no matter what the visual challenge is.

Training and Qualifications

• 4 year postgraduate training in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (CPTI, Edinburgh)
• Diploma in Transactional Analysis (CPTI) COSCA validated
• MSc (Education) (Edinburgh University
• Diploma in Education
• 3 year training in Natural Eyesight Methods based on the Bates Method

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Member of the International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA)
• Member of the UK Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners (AHPP)
• Member of the British Association for Natural Eyesight (BAVE)

I abide by the codes of ethics and professional practice of the above organisations.

Other highlights

• Carried out bodywork training with Meir Schneider in San Francisco
• Delivered a workshop at the School of Self Healing in San Francisco
• The co-founder and principal teacher of the College of Vision Education (www.batescve.co.uk)
• Presented at International Holistic Vision conferences (IHVC) in both France, Italy and Spain
• Presented at the “2nd Natural Vision Conference” in San Francisco
• Organised the 26th IHVC in Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Co-organised the “British Natural Eyesight Conferences” (www.bnec.org.uk) held in October 2008, 2010 and 2012
• Professional educator of many years both in Scotland and Canada,
• Have worked as an external examiner/assessor within Nurse Teaching.