About me
Welcome! I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist and have been working as a therapist since 1995. I offer a range of ways to help you through a difficult time, tackle a chronic problem or help you realise your potential. I feel that counselling/psychotherapy shouldn't be intimidating but should help you explore and cope with the issues in your life.
I run a neuroaffirmative ADHD assessment service for adults, which provides a thorough assessment process and ongoing support if needed. I have a particular interest in ADHD in women.
I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, relationships and associated issues, including loss, anger, and pain, amongst others. I increasingly use Mindfulness in my sessions and run a full 8-week course at various points in the year. I have recently been training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a logical extension of CBT, particularly focused on helping you find out what you would like from a rich and fulfilling life - a harder question than it sounds!
I am a BUPA registered mental health therapist, and I am also recognised by AXA PPP, Aviva, BUPA, Cigna, PruHealth and WPA.
My Dorchester practice is in a purpose-built office in Poundbury, and online.
Please see my website for more information about how I work.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post MSc Diploma Counselling Psychology, City University
- MSc Counselling Psychology
- NVQ Counselling Skills
As well as private practice, I also offer a range of training modules for health professionals and schools, including:
Child bereavement, Grief in the Family, Palliative Care Issues, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (beginners & intermediate), Communication Skills, Mindfulness 8-week/tailored course.
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.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Chronic illness issues and terminal illness. Complex trauma.
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are £100 or £570 for 6 sessions booked in advance.
I work on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8am - 2pm. If in doubt, ask!
Further information
I also offer clinical supervision to trainee psychologists and psychotherapists.
