About me
I am a fully qualified and insured Counsellor (Humanistic Integrative) with over 9 years of experience in the Mental Health and Wellbeing field, specialising in (but not limited to) Eating Disorders and Addiction. I am a registered member of BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and thereby abide by a strict code of ethics and conduct.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore and understand yourself, allowing you to work through any difficulties, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I use an Integrative Approach, rooted in person-centred (Rogerian) philosophies, which means I reactively use many different approaches to support you - but always advocate for your autonomy and let you lead the direction of our work together. Much of the practice is about guiding you to your own solutions, aiding self-exploration and helping you by utilizing the strong, secure relationship we will develop. I may use techniques that draw from approaches such as CBT, Psychodynamic or Internal Family Systems, to adapt to your needs and ensure I'm giving you the quality of care you deserve. Your goals and focus for the sessions will be regularly and gently reviewed, to ensure we are always looking at what feels right for you.
Ultimately, the goal of my practice is for you to feel heard and accepted. I work on a relational level, so you should leave feeling anchored, heard and understood. I believe it is a privilege to hold a safe space for you and believe this is translated in a sincere passion for our work. It is because of this philosophy that my practice has a holistic and restorative energy.
I would describe myself as warm, congruent, honest and supportive. At times, I may offer gentle challenge to aid self-exploration. The practice is tailored to suit every client’s needs, but everyone should leave feeling accepted, clearer-headed and understood.
Eating disorders and Addiction
When it comes to Eating Disorders and Addiction specifically, you can expect all of the above, but with additional Psychological and clinical experience to support you along the way. I have previously worked for the SWEDA and in residential treatment centres, so I am greatly aware of the complexities of navigating and living with such challenges.
I believe that we develop ways of coping, both internal and external, and that these can become highly sophisticated, sometimes automatic. Together, we will deepen your understanding of your coping mechanisms, meeting them with compassion and non-judgement and hopefully, explore ways of gently letting them go, if you wish.
In some cases I have a multi-disciplinary approach, if that is what you'd like, where we can involve other trusted medical professionals such as GP's and dieticians, to ensure you're getting a comprehensive level of care and safety during our work together. This is not compulsory, but is available if that feels helpful to you.
If you would like to know more or would like to book in a free 30 minute initial consultation, please get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience in (but not limited to): Addictions, Young People, Bereavement, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues and Eating Disorders.
Qualifications: FdA in Counselling, Diploma in Life Coaching, Level 2 in Counselling Skills, CBT for Eating Disorders Level 1 APT
Member organisations
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
Therapies offered
Fees
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Student, Trainee Counsellor and NHS Concessions are available. Please contact me for more details.
When I work
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Further information
I can work in person or online.
