About me
My work focusses on how we experience loss and connection-whether through bereavement or relationship difficulties.
I offer short or long-term mental health support in South Birmingham in person and nationwide online.
Grief can feel isolating and disorientating. Whether you've lost a parent, partner, friend, pet, or experienced another significant loss, the world can feel unfamiliar. You may be functioning day to day, yet privately struggling with waves of sadness, guilt, anger or numbness. I offer a steady space to process loss at your own pace.
Grief is usually associated with what happens after a loss. But for many people, grief begins much earlier-while the person, relationship, or future they love is still present. This experience is known as anticipatory grief. You may be feeling confused by your emotions, especially when nothing has 'officially' ended yet. I can offer a space where anticipatory grief can be spoken about openly and without judgement.
I also work with individuals experiencing relationship difficulties- including painful repeating patterns, communication struggles, or the impact of attachment wounds. Together we explore how past experiences may be shaping present dynamics.
My practice
Sessions are collaborative, confidential, and tailored to what feels most helpful for you. I hope to provide a safe, thoughtful space to process grief, loss, and relationship challenges.
Your First Session
Reaching out for counselling can feel overwhelming. I offer a calm space to begin. We can start with a confidential, free 30-minute consultation to help you decide if this feels right. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other a little better. You can ask me any questions you may have, and I'll ask you about what has brought you to consider counselling. This will help us both determine if we're a good fit to work together. There’s no pressure to commit beyond what feels right for you.
If you decide that you'd like us to work together, we'll schedule our first full session. During this session, we'll explore your needs and what you hope to gain from counselling. We'll also discuss the terms of our work together and I'll gather some essential details to ensure that counselling is safe, ethical and productive.
Availability
I currently have some space to welcome new clients and continue to support existing clients.
Sessions are available Monday-Friday. Evening sessions available online.
I offer short-term or long-term counselling to adults (18+).
In-person counselling sessions take place in therapy rooms in a quiet natural health centre in a peaceful, leafy suburb of South Birmingham. It is easily accessible by train, bus, with free parking nearby. There are toilet facilities on-site.
I also offer confidential counselling sessions online or by telephone across the UK, if this is more convenient for you.
You're welcome to reach out whenever you feel ready.
Training, qualifications & experience
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- My experience
- In addition to working in Private Practice, I have also worked in a cancer support charity, offering support to those experiencing bereavement, anticipatory grief, caring for a loved one with a cancer diagnosis, health anxiety, processing diagnosis and experiencing treatment.
- My Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- I have had further training in
- Working with Bereavement and Loss (NCPS)
- Moving your Practice Online - COVID19 Telehealth Kate Anthony
- Reflective Journalling
- Evolution, attachment and Compassion Focussed Therapy
- Polyvagal Therapy
- Anxiety
- Working with Suicidal Ideation
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
I have particular interest and experience supporting clients with bereavement, grief and loss. I have worked with clients experiencing anticipatory grief, carers and those dealing with health challenges. Please contact me if you'd like to discuss further.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Flexibility
Please note, I offer flexibility with session length and pacing. While sessions are typically 50 minutes, I'm happy to adjust as needed-whether that means taking breaks, allowing time to move around, or shortening sessions due to health or energy needs.
Fees
Online sessions cost £50. In-person sessions cost £50.
I offer concessions to students, OAPs/seniors and those on low income.
I believe that counselling should be available for everyone, and would not want affordability to be a barrier. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this further.
When I work
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Further information
- Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- Full, enhanced DBS Check
- Regular supervision, as per NCPS requirements
- Full professional indemnity insurance
In-person sessions take place in a therapy centre in the quiet leafy suburb of Kings Norton, Birmingham. It is easily accessible by train, bus and there is ample parking and toilet facilities on site. More information will be provided before your session. I also offer sessions in-person from comfortable, confidential therapy rooms in Bromsgrove. These are easily accessible by train, with on-road parking available nearby.
Please let me know if you have any special requirements and I will try my best to accommodate.
I also offer online and telephone therapy across the UK.
