I have not had what you might consider a traditional route to becoming a psychotherapist. Before embarking on my journey with Gestalt therapy I qualified with a degree in industrial design, opened and ran a hostel, have worked as a tradesman in the building industry and currently, alongside my therapy practice, run my own business as an artisan craftsman (Made by Greig). Although perhaps not obvious, these varied experiences all have their relevance to my Gestalt therapy practice. The degree exposed me to the world of academic study. Time in hospitality nurtured my listening and interpersonal skills. My building work kept me grounded and taught me to craft and now my artistic work develops through my experimentation and creativity.