About me
Hello,
I provide caring, confidential counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18+. I offer in-person appointments in a relaxed and welcoming environment at my practice in Beeston, Nottingham and online sessions across the UK.
I work inclusively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities and life experiences. I believe we all have worth, value and dignity as a human being and deserve to be treated accordingly with respect and compassion.
As a qualified, BACP-registered and accredited therapist, I have been supporting clients in private practice since 2009. I provide a safe, calm and supportive space where you can talk openly about what's happening in your life and feel heard without judgement.
Over the years, I have incorporated a variety of therapeutic approaches into my work. This allows me to respond flexibly to each client and adapt therapy to what feels most helpful for you. My approach is quite down to earth - I recognise that there is no "one-size-fits all" path to recovery, growth or wellbeing. Instead, we can draw on different ways of working to support your individual needs, goals and circumstances.
What can I help you with?
- Anxiety, panic, excessive worry
- Depression, low mood, feelings of hopelessness
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- Bereavement and loss
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Anger and emotional regulation difficulties
- Relationship and communication issues
- Family issues
- Difficulty in contacting or expressing emotions
- Workplace stress and burnout
- Major life changes and transitions
- Trauma, PTSD and the impact of difficult experiences
- The lasting effects of childhood abuse, bullying or other difficult life experiences
- Unresolved issues and "baggage" from the past
- Fears and phobias
- Armed forces veterans and serving personnel, with issues before, during or after leaving serving in the forces
- Individuals experiencing perimenopause or menopause, and those supporting them
- Neurodiverse individuals experiencing mental health challenges, my practice is neuro-affirmative
This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure whether counselling or therapy could help with your particular situation, please feel free to get in touch and we can arrange a free 30-minute telephone consultation to discuss what you're experiencing and see if I can help.
When do I see clients?
I offer a range of morning, lunchtime, afternoon and early evening appointments Monday to Friday.
Availability
Availability can change at short notice, so please call me on 07913 153406 or email me to find out current availability.
Private medical insurance
If you are funding your sessions via your private medical insurance, I currently accept referrals from Bupa, Axa, Aviva and WPA.
Access
My practice is within easy reach of the city centre by public transport, with bus and tram stops within a 10-20 minute walk, and there is plenty of free on-street parking nearby. I am only a short walk from the University of Nottingham campus.
There is also somewhere safe to leave a bicycle or scooter on the premises.
The driveway has a slight slope and there are 2 steps up to my garden therapy room.
Please take a look through my website at www.parkcounsellingnottingham.co.uk to find out more.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered Member MBACP(Accred)
MSc Psychotherapy (Transactional Analysis)
Certified Transactional Analyst
Post-Graduate Clinical Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy
Counselling Skills certificate
Bereavement Counselling Skills, Cruse
NLP Practitioner Certificate
NLP Coaching Diploma
Certificate in Life Coaching
BSc (hons) Earth & Life Sciences
I follow the code of ethical and professional practice of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), of which I am a Registered and Accredited Member.
I work with regular clinical supervision and I am committed to a process of continual learning, growth and development as a therapist, undertaking a minimum of 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development activities per year. I have been working in private practice since 2009.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Relationship issues, family issues, depression, family issues, panic, phobias, separation or divorce, cross cultural issues, abuse, low self-esteem, bereavement.
- Teachers, university lecturers and staff, students.
- Veterans having issues transitioning to civilian life, or difficult experiences while serving in the forces.
- My practice is neurodiversity friendly; support with mental health issues co-existing with autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
- This is a menopause friendly practice.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees are as follows:
- Initial telephone consultation of up to 30 minutes: free of charge.
- Individual online counselling or psychotherapy for private individuals paying their own fees: £75 per session.
- Trainee counsellors/psychotherapists: please ask for details.
- Private Medical Insurance: I take referrals from Bupa, Axa, Aviva and WPA. Procedures and fees vary depending on which company you are with, so please check with your insurer in the first instance to check your cover and obtain authorisation for treatment, then give me a call to discuss your specific needs.
- Employee Assistance: fees vary depending on requirements - please call to discuss your specific needs.
Payment methods:
I accept payment by direct online banking / banking app or cash.
When I work
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Availability can change at short notice - please call and listen to my answerphone message for up to date information.
Further information
Appointments are available at the following times:
Mondays: 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Tuesdays: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesdays: 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Thursdays: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Fridays: 9.30am - 3.00pm
