About me
How do you know who is the right counsellor for you? It can seem like a minefield with sometimes hundreds to choose from. I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation to help you decide, so you are then able to make a more informed decision.
We all make choices everyday, sometimes without much effort but this one does require more consideration. What I can guarantee for you, is that you will receive a counselling experience tailored to your needs, one that will be respectful and non-judgemental, professional at all times yet personal, all in a safe and confidential space. If you would like to feel listened to and understood without fear of judgement or rejection. If you would like to work out how to move forward and improve yourself and overcome your problem then please contact me.
- I have vast experience in working with anxiety and have suffered with anxiety and some of the symptoms myself in the past. Because of that experience I have a good success rate in helping people overcome their battle with anxiety.
- I have experience in working with individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis.
- I also work in primary schools as a child Counsellor and do lots of work with teachers and school staff in the education sector.
Just consider this for a moment...
We'll go to the doctor when we feel unwell physically: sore throat, flu, bad cough. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain? guilt, loss or loneliness - if we are feeling sad or having relationship or family issues, breakups/divorce or family betrayal, the list goes on. Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, but we don’t have to. We can go and see someone, someone who will be able to understand our situation and help. Emotional health is as important as our physical health. You wouldn't leave a broken leg untreated would you? You would go and see the doctor, that trained professional who can provide the help you need.
I focus on working with you, to help you feel at ease and comfortable when coming to counselling. If you feel nervous or anxious about attending counselling this is also something we can work on and help you feel more relaxed about. I possess a natural quality that helps people feel at ease, which is great for any potential client seeking counselling who may be feeling anxious about seeing a counsellor and what it entails.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. This means I use three approaches to counselling, these approaches are: Person Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I am also a registered member of the BACP, NCS and I am an approved therapist with Anxiety UK
Arrange your free 15 minute consultation
Please contact me to arrange a free no-obligation 15 minute telephone consultation, this will help you decide whether you feel comfortable working with me and give you an opportunity to ask any questions and address any concerns you may have. You can contact me through this website or you can contact me direct on the provided telephone number.
Thank you and good luck with your counselling journey.
Parking Available: Yes: There is plenty of on-street parking available at the location.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in Mental Health
- Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
- Level 1 Award In Mental Health Awareness
I have also completed courses in:
- Working with Loss and Bereavement.
- Understanding Anxiety.
- Understanding Depression.
- Understanding Stress.
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence.
- A "Mindfulness" Workshop.
- One Day Workshop On Transactional Analysis.
- One Day Workshop On Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- I have also completed training on Emotional First Aid for trauma response.
I am also an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist providing therapeutic support to the charity’s members and partner beneficiaries. I am subject to Anxiety UK’s regular monitoring of my professional qualifications, supervision, continual professional development, insurance and professional body membership in addition to complying with the ethical framework and professional standards set down by my registered governing body.
Full details of the Anxiety UK Approved Therapist scheme can be found here - www.anxietyuk.org.uk/getinvolved/therapists-at-anxiety-uk Details about becoming a member of Anxiety UK to be able to access therapy via the charity can be found here www.anxietyuk.org.uk/membership .
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
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Fees
£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Prices are:
Face to face - £40.00
Online - £40.00
Telephone - £40.00
There are discounts available for block booking of six sessions. There are discounts available for students undertaking a counselling qualification.
Further details can be found on my website, or by contacting me directly.
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Please contact me to confirm any specific availability.
Further information
- I have lots of experience in working with anxiety and have suffered with anxiety and some of the symptoms myself in the past. Because of that experience I have a good success rate in helping people overcome their battle with anxiety.
- I have experience in working with individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis.
- I also work in primary schools as a child Counsellor and do lots of work with teachers and school staff in the education sector.
How Counselling can Help You
I am dedicated to providing you with a confidential and safe environment, this environment is also built around the therapeutic relationship. A client is usually more successful in counselling when they experience a positive and professional relationship with their counsellor. Work can be challenging but is insightful and influential for you the client. With your commitment we will find ways together that suit you and work best for you. Belief, dedication and hard work really do create successful results.
What To Expect In Your First Session
Your first session will initially focus on "contracting". Contracting or a "Working Agreement" in Counselling is very important, it addresses things like "confidentiality", "appointment times", "fees" and other areas of counselling. In this session you are made aware of the service I offer and what you can expect to receive at all stages of your counselling journey. This part of counselling is important for us both to agree on and understand. After we have looked at the working agreement and you are happy with the offer of service we will then start to explore the reason that has brought you to counselling.
