I trained at Otago University and Manawaroa, Dept. of psychological Medicine, Palmerston North where I was registered as a Child Psychotherapist. Throughout the last 20 years I have worked specifically with the following - the concerns that effect young people and their families, women and men who have suffered the effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and the numerous issues that impact on adult relationships.

From 1985 to 1988 I was Director of the Leslie Centre - Child & Family Counselling Agency. During this time I became interested in translating systemic family therapy ideas into management practice. I am presently particularly interested in the ideas and strategies for the effective engagement with Power Relations in management.

Throughout the last 11 years, I have been drawn to these areas of interest;

- the mysteries and vagaries of language
- the generation of change within the unique environment provided by the therapeutic relationship
- and the enactment of justice and compassion within thetherapeutic relationship.

The pursuit of these interests is supported by a principle of practice which involves the on-going engagement with the exploration of theoretical ideas within the therapeutic practice.

I have been involved in teaching since 1987. It is my hope that the ethics I engage within the clinical practice are represented and visible in my teaching practice. I have been and will continue to be available for teaching engagements in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States of America.