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Keith Oulton MBACP (Accred) is a child adult and family therapist and supervisor who is registered and accredited with UKCP and BACP. He also holds Chartered Psychologist status in the Republic of Ireland and worked for over 30 years in the Irish health system. He moved to the UK in 2018, and runs a small private therapy and supervision practice in Cumbria and works as a therapist for a local charity. He is currently developing the story featured in this article into a book

Ariel Sanders is a pseudonym for a client who has given permission for this work to be shared. She says: ‘For years, I battled with myself and my history. Therapy taught me new skills and to wear new lenses. I have thought hard about sharing my identity and decided to use the name Ariel as my immediate family members are not aware of what happened I chose the name Ariel (from The Little Mermaid) as she felt different from the others – exactly how I felt as a child! This article/presentation is written with my consent and support. It’s a constant positive reminder of where I've come from mentally and emotionally and where I am now.’