Ruth has over 25 years’ experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor, teacher and consultant with a private practice in South Devon. Ruth has taught in a variety of settings including counselling courses, university, charities, mental health and drugs and alcohol services.  She has extensive knowledge of working with people of all ages both at ‘the coal face’ and as a manager in and brings this expertise to her training.

She currently teaches sandplay, counselling and mindfulness with an emphasis on using theory to support the practical. Ruth uses sandplay and art therapeutically in her practice with individuals, couples, groups and in supervision. She is creative in her approach and brings this to her teaching and work. Ruth is interested in the field of ecotherapy and engaging our hearts and minds in our connection with nature. She has lifelong interest in her spiritual development and is currently a student of the Ridhwan School. Ruth lives on a smallholding and in her free time, loves to walk, to play, to dance, to garden to canoe and wild swim.over