My work as a celebrant comes as part of an eclectic career path with public speaking, working with people and their stories and planning and facilitating events as constant threads throughout.

I also have 16+ years’ experience as a qualified counsellor which gives me insight and understanding into people’s emotions at these important stages of their lives, allowing me to support them as needed in an appropriate way.

I’m warm and compassionate with a great sense of fun too. People tell me I bring a sense of calm and a voice of reason when needed.

My relationships with family and friends are important to me and I love to spend time with all of them. My own wellbeing is key for me too. I walk daily, play tennis and squash to keep physically fit and generally maintain an emotional balance too.

That way, I’m much better placed to help you find that emotional balance when helping you prepare for your event.

In my professional life beyond being a celebrant, I work with business professionals on finding their story and helping them to curate those stories. An experienced speaker myself, I coach and train in public speaking skills. I also have plenty of experience in facilitating events.

You could say that I’ve been preparing for my role as a celebrant all my life.