Wow!  The last six years have been quite a journey.  Lockdown and other ensuing demands saw my clinic (or, rather, studio) suspended while I navigated through a rapidly changing landscape; political, professional and personal.  Even so, while events have been challenging, they have also conjured new opportunities, learnings and insights.

I am more than  delighted with my new studio, up and running for three years now – located in lovely Lyme Regis (63a Silver Street, DT7 3HR),  where I provide bespoke aromatherapy massage, workshops, courses and presentations.

I am also delighted that my latest book, Essential Oils to Ease Anxiety: The Alchemist’s Guide to Serenity, won Janey Lee Grace’s Platinum Award (2025) – book category.  This  book completes the ‘set’ – a collective compendium, your quintessential essential oil ‘go-to-guides’.

The other books (Platinum Award winners too) included in this set are: Healing with Essential Oils 2022, Essential Oils for the Whole Body 2019, and Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation 2018 (published by Inner Traditions USA), are available to purchase from most high street and on line book outlets.

Related background qualifications and experience (selected examples)

Publications 

Books

• Essential Oils to Ease Anxiety: The Alchemist’s Guide to Serenity, Self-Published through Softwood Books, Sussex UK (2025)
• Healing with Essential Oils, Healing Arts Press, Inner Traditions, Vermont US (2022)
• Essential Oils for the Whole Body, Healing Arts Press, Inner Traditions, Vermont US (2019)
• Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation, Healing Arts Press, Inner Traditions, Vermont US (2018)

Journals

• Essential Oils and the Autumn Years: Through the lens of Marguerite Maury.  The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy: vol 10 issue 2 (2015)
• Essential Oils: Complementary treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy: vol 6 issue 1. (2009)

Magazines

• A Native Harvest: The benefits of locally grown distilled essential oils.  International Therapist (Quarterly Magazine of the Federation of Holistic Therapists) Autumn 2024
• The Evaluation of Integrative Medicine in Routine Practice. Aromatherapy Times (Quarterly Magazine of the International Federation of Aromatherapists IFA) vol. 1. no. 71. p. 22-25 (2006)
• Counselling Skills: A Journey in Experiential Learning.  Aromatherapy Times (Quarterly Magazine of the IFA) vol. 1. no. 65. p 10-12 (2005)
• Counselling Skills: An inseparable aspect of therapeutic relationships. Aromatherapy Times (Quarterly Magazine of the IFA) vol 1. no. 55. p 28-31 (2002)

Blog

• Meditation and the Ancient Application of Plants and Essential Oils: Wellbeing by the Lakes Presentation, Dorset, 19th September 2019
• Essential Oils and their Gifts: Lemongrass. (2024)

Interviews

• The Health Benefits of Essential Oils with Richard Vobes.  (2024)

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Masters Certificates in Integrated Mindfulness, and Supervision of Counsellors.
• Post Graduate Teaching Certificate (PGCE) (Adult Education)
• B.Sc. Joint Honours Counselling and Complementary Medicine
• City and Guilds Further and Adult Teachers Q1019898 Certificate
• International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies Diploma in Aromatherapy
• International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies Diploma in Aromatherapy for Carers
• Lancashire University Open College Stage B Certificate Management and Organisational Behaviour

• International Federation of Aromatherapists Certificate of Excellence
• International Federation of Aromatherapists Certificate of Fellowship
• International Federation of Aromatherapists Principal Teacher (P/0152)

Professional Membership

• Fellow of the International Federation of Aromatherapists
• Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists

Work Experience

• Self Employed Teacher, Therapist and Author, Aromantique
• Examiner, International Federation of Aromatherapists
• Programme Lead, Module Lead, Lecturer, Personal Tutor, University of Salford, Greater Manchester
• Tutor, Wigan and Leigh College, Lancashire, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
• Tutor, Runshaw College Adult Education, Lancashire, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Diet and Nutrition
• Tutor, Lancashire College, Aromatherapy

Platinum Award Winners:

Essential Oils to Ease Anxiety: The Alchemist’s Guide to Serenity (2025)

Healing with Essential Oils: The Antiviral, Restorative, and Life-Enhancing Properties of 58 Plants (2022)

Essential Oils for the Whole Body: The Dynamic of Topical Application and Absorption (2020)

Essential Oils for Mindfulness and Meditation: Relax. Replenish. Rejuvenate (2019)