About me
RELATIONSHIPS.........life is built around relationships ...the relationship we have with ourselves...partners. .family...friends... and the world around us .
Work pressures... family dynamics. .loss.. trauma. .expectations and the pace of modern life . can leave us feeling overwhelmed disconnected anxious or stuck in our relationships . I definitely can help you navigate this. I have so many tools that can help you but most of important of all I will listen to your story ...your truth.
Often when our relationships begin to feel strained or confusing it can affect every part of our lives. We loose confidence in ourselves ,struggle to communicate ,repeat painful patterns or simply feel exhausted by trying to hold everything together.
I am BACP Accredited with over 30 years experience .I have walked alongside hundreds of people navigating life challenges . My approach is warm.. very interactive .
Together we will untangle what feels confusing or heavy. You do not have to do this alone.
I have walked in the shoes of Death ...Divorce and serious life challenges .So I have lived experience of Psychological pain.
I do not like the word specialist .....but I am very expereinced in working with TRAUMA of any kind. Present day or childhood . PTSD CPTSD. Plus experience of all Domestic Abuse issues.
Anxiety is gripping our country .. again I have so much knowledge to deal with this. Dont suffer alone. ...your not weak your in pain.
I also work to the 60 min hour ..not 50 mins as most therapists do.
I do not work with couples or under 18 clients.
My Approach
My approach is integrative, therefore I look at the patient/client and assess which is the best way to work with this individual . I am also a Trauma informed therapist
I am committed to supporting others through times of pain and transition. I feel passionate about my work and believe each person is capable of achieving their full potential.
I am a very interactive therapist who believes in psycho-education i.e. I believe in giving the person as much information regarding their issue as possible.
I may or may not be the right person for you but please feel free to ring for an informal chat. There maybe times I have no appointments free but this often changes . Making that first call often takes courage if you prefer send me an email. If I am not the right person for you I will do my very best to direct you to where would best suit you.
What should I expect from my first session?
The first appointment is an assessment. This provides an opportunity to discuss what your goals in coming to counselling are and and your current concerns. A short history will be taken and some practical details exchanged.
It is very important that we feel we can work together and that my particular way of working is appropriate. You may need time to think this through. There will be no pressure to make a commitment at this point.
I believe Counselling / Therapy is a joint journey between Therapist and Client. This can be hard work but offers great benefits and leads to peace of mind.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in professional studies in education-counselling
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Diploma in working with survivors of abuse
- BACP Accredited Counsellor
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Diploma in life coaching - I am also experienced and qualified in working in-depth with males and females who have been sexually physically and emotionally abused as children. My work also includes working with males and females who have been sexually assaulted as adults.
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.
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
£ 65.00 per 60 min hour. I do not work to the 50 min hour
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