About me
I am trained first and foremost as a Person-Centred Counsellor, with an integrative Cognitive Behavioural influence that supports and informs my practice. This foundation allows me to combine a deeply relational approach with flexible, evidence-based insight when it’s helpful & appropriate.
My background in physical health and somatic bodywork spans over 25 years, during which I’ve worked one-to-one with clients to help them understand and reconnect with their bodies. This experience has deeply shaped how I listen - not only to what is spoken, but also to what may be held and expressed physically.
In therapy, I aim to create a warm, grounded, and supportive space where you can explore what feels difficult or unclear at your own pace. I see the process as a collaborative relationship built on empathy, honesty, and mutual respect.
At times, I may invite gentle attention to bodily sensations or emotional shifts that arise during our work, as these can offer valuable insight and integration. My intention is always to support you in developing a deeper connection to yourself - fostering self-understanding, healing, and growth, and empowering you to move forward in a way that feels authentic and true to who you are.
Practice description
I often ask myself the same question that Carl Rogers, founder of Person-centred Therapy, once asked.
“How can I provide a relationship which my client may use for their own personal growth?”
My role is to create an environment that encourages openness - a space where you feel truly heard and understood. Within this relationship, I aim to help you connect with your inner strengths and resources, empowering you to make choices and changes that feel right for you.
Whether you are facing specific difficulties or seeking a deeper connection with yourself, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey.
Over the years, I’ve worked with clients from many walks of life, each experiencing the complexities of both personal and professional challenges - the deep-seated thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that we sense but often struggle to articulate or understand.
Anxiety and depression, relationship and family difficulties, and coping with bereavement and loss are some of the powerful and deeply human experiences I have accompanied clients through.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support and guide you as you navigate challenges and move towards greater self-understanding and personal growth.
I strive to build a genuine therapeutic relationship based on empathy, respect, and trust, where you can explore your emotions and experiences freely.
There are no hacks, tips, or quick fixes. Meaningful change often involves leaning into the parts of our lives that feel uncomfortable or difficult to face.
Being real and authentic with clients sometimes means gently challenging existing beliefs or behaviours - not to criticise, but to create space for growth.
Personal development often happens outside our comfort zones - sometimes, that’s where the real transformation occurs.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Level 4 Person-centred theory & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Integration.
- Counselling Children & Young People Diploma.
- Body Psychotherapy Deep Bodywork Foundation Year.
Continued Professional Development as part of best practice and my ongoing learning and progression as a Counsellor through books, podcasts, research and pending courses planned for 2026 and beyond.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
As part of bereavement is of course Grief and Loss.
Men's health.
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Online & Telephone £60
- Concessionary sessions £40 (Online)
- Face to Face £60 plus a travel fee, if appropriate.
When I work
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If necessary, I will always try to be as flexible as possible so if your availability is really restricted then please drop me a line and we can take it from there.
Further information
Availability
My 'Online' availability is every Wednesday & Thursday from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm
Saturday Mornings also possible.
However, I am also available for Face to Face and further online sessions, out of these hours, on the understanding that days and times may well be very specific but also possibly varied for you - so I will do my best to work with you. Just drop me a line to work something out, if needs be.
- Engaged in fortnightly Supervision, in person
- Engaged in regular personal therapy, online
- BACP registered, insured and Certificate of Proficiency
- DBS enhanced certificate
