About me
About Me
I am an experienced and accredited therapist with over 20 years of practice, offering therapy from my home near Evesham. I work with individuals, couples, and young people, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for those seeking to make meaningful change in their lives.
In addition to general therapy for anxiety, depression, and relational breakdown, I specialize in supporting individuals with ADHD—whether you’re navigating a recent diagnosis, awaiting one, or learning how to manage your symptoms. I understand how overwhelming it can be and am here to help you explore effective coping strategies tailored to your unique needs.
I also have significant experience working with autistic young people and adults, providing understanding, guidance, and practical tools to manage the challenges that come with autism. My goal is to help you build confidence and develop a sense of peace as you learn to thrive in your personal and professional life.
For couples, I offer compassionate and impartial support for those feeling emotionally stuck or facing challenging periods in their relationship. If you’re at a crossroads, struggling with communication, or feeling like you’ve reached an emotional impasse, I can help you navigate these difficult moments and rebuild a deeper, healthier connection.
I work with couples to explore healthy ways to consider conflict, offering practical tools to de-escalate arguments and prevent cycles of blame or hurt that can damage the relationship. Together, we will explore communication patterns, help you both feel heard and understood, and build strategies to handle difficult conversations with empathy and respect.
My training and therapeutic approach are rooted in the Person-Centred model, which allows me to offer open-ended therapy that adapts to your needs over time. This approach is particularly helpful in exploring how early life experiences shape our adult relationships and how we interact with others in both personal and professional spheres.
I also work with young people (13-21) who are struggling with mental health challenges such as social anxiety, self-esteem issues, bullying, self-harm, and long-term depression. I believe in fostering a strong therapeutic relationship that encourages openness and real connection, which is so important in today’s world where social media and the pressures of self-image often take a heavy toll.
Additionally, I offer recovery support for those who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse or harassment, and work closely with clients to navigate healing and rebuilding confidence.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA Hons 1991
- Diploma in Person Centered Therapy 2000
- Post Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Psychotherapy 2017
- 1st year MSc Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy at The Metanoia Institute - 2002.
- Private practice in Banbury and Oxford.
- Lead Counsellor at HMP Downview Prison.
- I am a Clinical Supervisor to other counsellors in various settings.
I trained as a Supervisor in the Person Centred Approach at the Metanoia Institute - 2010. I have completed further Level 4 Supervision certificate training in 2017 and am happy to work with both students and experienced therapists
I work for the following private healthcare companies as an affiliated therapist:
- Bupa - AXA PP Healthcare - Insight Healthcare
- Couples Counselling Training 2016.
- BACP Accreditation current 2017.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees per session are £65 in Evesham.
I offer a sliding scale and discounted rates for those on limited or fixed incomes.
Further information
I also offer Equine Experiential therapy for the following areas:
- Addiction
- Trauma
- Anxiety management
- Abusive relationships
- Social Anxiety
- Fee per session £60
