About me
Hello, I'm Hannah and I'm glad that you're here because whatever your struggle might be you now don't have to face it alone.
Perhaps an unexpected turn of events has thrown your life into chaos and you feel in crisis – the breakdown of a relationship, illness, the loss of a job or the bewildering pain of grief. These all have the capacity to leave us feeling anxious of what’s to come and at odds with a world that’s changed. It’s often in these moments that therapy can help restore a semblance of control by bringing focus back to the relationship we have with ourself and exploring how we might choose to respond to life's challenges.
But counselling isn’t just about support in a crisis, it can also be a reflective space for those wanting to better understand themselves. Finding time to pause and be curious about our emotional response and behavioural patterns can enhance both personal and professional relationships and ultimately help us become better equipped to deal with the demands of modern life.
Who am I? I am an experienced counsellor and have run my own private practice for over a decade. Before training to become a therapist I worked as a broadcast journalist and then as a press officer for the Alzheimer's Society. My professional life has been defined by helping people feel heard and understood. As a counsellor I have a background in working with cancer and terminal illness and have consequently developed a special interest in grief and bereavement. However, my work also covers a broad range of personal, relationship and work related issues. I have also run stress management workshops for corporate business institutions.
Whether in-person or online, I am committed to providing a warm, confidential environment where together we can talk things through. I work with individuals on a 1:1 basis and according to what suits your needs best, counselling can be either short or long-term.
Where to start? Finding a counsellor may like feel a daunting process, but to help you through this I offer a free 30 minute initial session. I will also gladly answer any questions by phone or email without further obligation.
How to connect Sessions can take place in-person, online or over the telephone. Should you have any questions concerning this please don't hesitate to get in touch. You are not as alone as you might feel.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
FdSc Humanistic Counselling Greenwich University
NCFE Counselling Skills and Theory, Levels 1-3
As a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I adhere to its Ethical Framework and attend regular supervision.
Experience
Alongside my private practice I have spent a number of years working as a volunteer counsellor at the Fountain Centre; a charity that supports cancer patients, their families and carers. This experience has led me to develop a special interest in working with people coming to terms with life changing or terminal illness and grief.
How I Work
I am a Humanistic counsellor which means my approach is rooted in the ‘here-and-now’ of how we live our life. Past experiences and relationships are explored in terms of the impact they have on the person we are today. To support this l integrate Person-Centred therapy with Gestalt and Existential philosophy as part of a therapeutic approach that strives to raise a deeper awareness and understanding of feelings, encourage greater personal responsibility and help individuals realise their potential.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions last 1 hour and cost £60.
