About me
As an an Integrative Counsellor I draw on insights and techniques from a range of mainstream therapies – in particular person centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This enables me to respond flexibly to each client’s way of thinking, feeling and behaving, working together to create the therapeutic style or styles which suit them best. I know from experience that everyone has the ability to learn, heal, and grow.
I have been in private practice since 2006, working with private clients as well as those referred to me by employers, insurance companies, Employee Assistance Providers, and schools. During this time I have amassed well over 14, 000 sessions with clients (my sessions last a full 60 minutes). I continue to study and develop my practice, exceeding the BACP’s requirement for 30 hours of continuing professional development per year. I also have regular ongoing supervision.
I work both online and in person. (Face to face work with COVID precautions in place).
Training, qualifications & experience
BSc (Hons) Psychology.
Post Graduate Counselling Certificate.
Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. (Integrative)
Qualified Teacher status.
Substance Misuse Awareness training Accredited with University of Wales Motivational Interviewing training with Cardiff Alcohol and Drug Team, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
Accredited and Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
I have experience of working as a counsellor with substance misuse agencies and with MIND. (Mental health charity).
I am a BUPA Registered Practitioner. Number 30045136.
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
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Trichotillomania, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£40.00 introductory session (60 minutes).
Individuals £50.00 per session (60 minutes)
I offer reduced rates for clients on a lower income.
Health Insurance: I am a BUPA Registered Practitioner. Number 30045136.
EAPs fees by arrangement
When I work
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Sessions available 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (session start times)
