About me
As an Integrative Counsellor I am a trained in Psychosynthesis Counselling, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Cognitive Behavioural Life Coaching. This approach combines self awareness, positive shifts in thoughts and behaviours and accessing potential, it provides a toolbox for life.
A Counsellor for 18 years with 30 years experience in empowerment I work collaboratively with clients to identify their goals, use effective coping strategies tailored to each client's needs and build resilience. My approach is Integrative recognising that every individual is unique and possesses the capacity for growth and positive change. I am also a experienced EAP Affiliate Counsellor
Counselling techniques include:
- Talking Therapy - a non judgemental space deepening self awareness
- CBT Positive Mindset - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies for positive thinking, feelings and behaviours.
- Meditation - Deep Breathing & Guided Meditation, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for peace and calm.
- CBT Life Coaching - enhancing goals, willpower, potential and happiness.
Covering issues such as stress, anxiety, loss, grief, self -esteem, happiness and confidence. I work with adults and elders.
Get in touch to discuss your counselling needs further, or book a 15 minute introductory call and check out my Website Blog Six Tips for Confidence to find out more.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling (PGDip)
- Cognitive Behavioural Life Coach (CBT), including Happiness Coaching
- Trained in Mindfulness Meditation via the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR)
- 18 Years working as a Counsellor in Private Practice including London, Norfolk and Scotland
- Four years experience working as Affiliate Counsellor for UK wide Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)
- Previous Counsellor roles for the organisations VIVUP, RedArc Nurses, Sugarman Health and Wellbeing, Dover Counselling Centre, Carers Trust, Teens and Toddlers.
- Registered Member of The BACP (MBACP)
- UK Wide Disclosure and Barring Certificate
- Information Commissioner’s Office Data Protection Registered
- Bachelor of Arts Honours Politics and Sociology (BAHons)
- Career spanning 30 years across policy, empowerment and support, roles for Lambeth Social Services, Macmillan Cancer Support, Transport for London.
- Experience in organisational dynamics, setting boundaries, stress reduction techniques and work life balance.
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free introductory call lasting 15 minutes, to book please contact.
Limited Concession spaces are available please contact for further details.
Sessions available In Person and Online and last 50 minutes.
For EAP's, please contact for Affiliate Counsellor information.
When I work
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Further information
Over many years I've had the privilege to witness people connect to their strength and resources using counselling as a map, gaining the resilience and resources they seek. I am as passionate about counselling now as when I first started.
Prior to counselling I worked in the public and private sectors and gained wide experience of working cross organisation, deadlines and importance of boundaries and stress reduction to balance health, happiness and well being.
I bring a warmth and professionalism to counselling.
