About me
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're dealing with anxiety, low self-worth, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't quite understand or change. You might be managing a lot in your head while trying to get through each day, and it can be hard to know where to start or how to make things feel better.
I offer face-to-face counselling from Wilberfoss, near York, as well as online and telephone counselling across the UK. I work with both adults and young people aged 11+.
Why I Get It
Alongside my private practice, I currently work as a counsellor with Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, supporting adults and young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. This ongoing clinical work means I'm continually developing my practice and staying closely connected to the different ways people experience and respond to life's challenges.
I also have specific training in neurodivergence-informed practice, so if you're autistic, have ADHD, are exploring neurodivergence or awaiting assessment, I aim to understand your individual way of experiencing the world rather than expecting you to fit into one particular way of thinking, communicating or processing.
I understand how difficult it can be to carry your feelings quietly, doubt yourself, or keep putting others first while your own needs get pushed aside.
What to Expect
Therapy with me offers a calm, accepting space where you can speak openly at your own pace. There's no pressure to have the right words or a clear plan; we start wherever you are.
Together, we can explore your thoughts and emotions, make sense of what feels confusing or heavy, notice patterns and begin to understand yourself and your experiences in a way that feels meaningful to you.
How We Can Work Together
I can support you with:
- Anxiety and constant worry
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Stress, burnout and overwhelm
- Panic attacks and difficult emotions
- Relationship patterns and boundaries
- Self-acceptance and identity
- Neurodivergence-informed support
- Body image and confidence
- Difficult past experiences or trauma
- Grief, loss and life changes
- People-pleasing and perfectionism
- Feeling lost, stuck or unsure of yourself
My approach is gentle, collaborative and led by you. I won't rush you or tell you who you should be. Depending on what works for you, our sessions might involve talking and reflection, exploring patterns, psychoeducation, creative approaches or practical tools alongside the therapeutic work.
If you're considering counselling, I offer a free 15-minute consultation where we can talk briefly about what you're looking for, you can ask any questions, and we can see whether working together feels right.
Face-to-face appointments are available in Wilberfoss, near York, alongside online and telephone counselling across the UK.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, Qualifications & Experience
- BSc (Hons) Psychology — BPS-accredited (dissertation on body perception)
- MSc / MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Previously worked with YPAS (Young Person's Advisory Service) Liverpool, supporting young people and adults
- Currently work as a counsellor for Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, alongside private practice
- Specialised training in online therapy — providing flexibility through remote sessions
- Trauma-informed practice training — experienced in supporting clients with trauma histories
- Neurodivergence-informed practice — equipped to work with neurodivergent clients and honour neurodiverse experiences
- Body-image specialist training — informed understanding of body image, self-worth, and their psychological impact
- Level-3 safeguarding qualification — ensuring a safe, ethical practice environment
- DBS-checked — offering verified reliability and professional accountability
Professional Experience
Over four years' experience as a practising therapist, having worked with YPAS (Young Person's Advisory Service) in Liverpool and, alongside my private practice, currently at Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, one of the region's leading mental health charities. I have supported clients through a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges, including anxiety, low self-worth, body image issues, neurodivergence, trauma, stress, and depression. I offer online sessions tailored to each client's needs.
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.
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Fees
£55.00 per session
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Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute consultation where we can briefly discuss what you're looking for, you can ask any questions, and we can see whether working together feels right.
Face-to-face sessions are available from Wilberfoss, near York, at £55 for 50 minutes.
Online and telephone sessions are available across the UK at £55 for 50 minutes.
I also offer shorter 30-minute online or telephone sessions for £35, which may suit those who prefer a shorter appointment.
There is no pressure to commit to ongoing therapy following the initial consultation.
When I work
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Further information
I offer face-to-face counselling from Wilberfoss Community Centre, near York, as well as online and telephone counselling across the UK.
My face-to-face sessions take place in a private counselling room at Wilberfoss Community Centre, offering a dedicated space away from everyday life. The location is convenient for those travelling from York, Pocklington, Stamford Bridge and the surrounding East Riding area.
For online sessions, I use secure video platforms including Doxy and Microsoft Teams, allowing you to access therapy from somewhere that feels comfortable and private without needing to travel. I have undertaken specific training in online therapy, so working remotely is an established part of my practice.
Sessions are usually 50 minutes and can take place weekly or fortnightly depending on what works for you. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory consultation so we can briefly talk about what you're looking for, you can ask any questions, and we can see whether working together feels right.
I know starting therapy can feel like a big step, so there's no pressure or obligation to continue following the initial consultation.
What past clients have said:
“You are the first therapist I felt listened to and understood me. Thank you for all your help. This is the happiest I have felt in months and I will miss our sessions.”
“Thank you for all your help over the last few months. I really appreciate everything you have done for me and how much you have helped me and my family too. Thank you again.”
