About me
I am a BACP-Accredited and NCPS Professionally Accredited counsellor and I am also trained in online and telephone counselling. I work with adults aged 19 and over, offering a supportive and professional environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Online therapy provides flexibility and convenience, allowing you to access counselling from your own space.
How I Can Support You
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief, stress, anger, or self-doubt. Perhaps something specific has happened, or you’re unsure why you feel the way you do. Whatever is on your mind, I offer a space where you can feel heard and understood without judgment.
My approach is warm, client-led, and integrative, meaning I tailor sessions to your needs, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and Transactional Analysis (TA) to help you gain clarity and move forward.
As a former nurse, I have a deep understanding of health-related concerns and bereavement, which allows me to work with compassion and insight when these issues arise.
Online & Telephone Counselling
I offer counselling via Zoom (video or voice-only) and telephone sessions. I have completed specialist training in online therapy, as recommended by BACP. Many clients appreciate the flexibility and accessibility of online counselling, allowing them to fit sessions around their commitments.
Common Issues I Work With:
✔ Anxiety & Panic Attacks
✔ Bereavement (recent or past, including traumatic loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, pet loss)
✔ Low Self-Esteem & Confidence
✔ Depression & Negative Thinking
✔ Anger Management
✔ Health-Related Concerns
✔ General Counselling
Fees & Availability
£60 per 50-minute session
Limited reduced-fee spaces (£50) available – please ask if a slot is open.
Appointments available Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Fridays, weekends, and bank holidays).
Crisis Support
I do not provide emergency crisis counselling. If you need urgent help, please contact:
📞 Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 (free call)
📞 NHS 111 for medical advice
📞 999 in an emergency
Or speak to your GP for support.
If you’re looking for a supportive and professional space to work through what’s on your mind, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to email me to arrange an appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, Qualifications, and Experience
Memberships
Registered Member MBACP (Accred)
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) – Accredited Professional Membership (Membership No: NCS19-08644)
ACTO Level 2 Professional Member (Membership No: 1093)
BACP Certificate of Accreditation – January 2016
BACP Certificate of Registration – August 2013 (Registration No: 053498)
BACP Certificate of Proficiency – July 2013
Qualifications
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Supervision (2021)
Level 4 ABC Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling (2010)
ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (2007)
ABC Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts (2006)
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care – 2:1 Degree
Walk and Talk Therapy (2021)
Additional Training & CPD
I regularly update my knowledge through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as per BACP requirements. Some of my specialist training includes:
OCST4 Online Counselling – Audio & Webcam (2021) (BACP recommends that counsellors undertake online-specific training.)
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (2021)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Management Diploma – Level 4 (2020)
Professional Certificate of Merit in Divorce Therapy & Mentoring (2020)
GDPR Training (October 2018)
Professional Certificate of Merit in Couples Counselling (2016)
Awareness in Bereavement Care – Cruse Bereavement Foundation Course (2008)
Registered Nurse Training (1992) (Although I no longer practice nursing, my training informs my work as a counsellor.)
I practice within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and the National Counselling Society (NCS) Ethical Framework.
I also receive monthly supervision from a highly experienced, qualified counsellor and BACP-accredited supervisor.
Experience
Clients seek therapy for many reasons, including:
Anxiety & panic attacks
Low mood & depression
Bereavement & grief (including complex loss, miscarriage, and pet bereavement)
Low self-esteem & confidence
Stress & overwhelm
Loneliness
Health-related concerns
Family issues
Feeling lost or struggling to cope
Some clients come to therapy simply to explore why they feel the way they do. Together, we work through their feelings to help them gain clarity and understanding.
Bereavement Counselling & Experience
I have a particular interest in bereavement counselling and have studied death and dying as part of my Health and Social Care Degree. My professional experience includes:
Five years volunteering for Cruse Bereavement Care, supporting people who have lost loved ones.
Chairing a local Cruse Bereavement Care branch for one year.
Experience on a Crisis Helpline
I have worked as a volunteer on a national telephone helpline, providing support to individuals experiencing distress, low mood, or suicidal thoughts. This experience has strengthened my ability to work with clients who feel lost, overwhelmed, or struggling with their feelings.
Healthcare & Family Support Experience
My background as a trained nurse and Health and Social Care graduate gives me valuable insight into the emotional and psychological impact of:
Caring for terminally ill patients and supporting their families.
Bereavement, grief, and adjusting to loss.
Coping with planned or emergency medical procedures.
Managing acute or chronic medical conditions.
Living with physical disabilities (for both individuals and carers).
The challenges of ageing and how this affects both individuals and their families.
Private Practice & Employer Counselling
I have been in private practice for 14 years, working with both individual clients and agencies/employers that provide counselling for their employees.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
Many issues especially bereavement, depression, anger and anxiety
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees
£60 per session (50 minutes) for webcam, voice-only, and telephone counselling
£90 per session (75 minutes) for those who prefer a longer session
I also offer a free initial telephone assessment of up to 15 minutes to discuss your needs and how we might work together.
When I work
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Monday -Thursday 8.30am to 6pm depending on availability
Further information
I am working via webcam and voice only/ telephone and have undertaken substantial training to do this as recommended by BACP .
