About me
I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be met exactly as you are. I have extensive experience working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement, domestic violence, and a persistent sense of feeling stuck. I also support those adjusting to a new diagnosis, managing family pressures, or navigating the emotional impact of external services such as social workers. My approach is gentle and at your pace, and together we explore what is going on beneath the surface, helping you build understanding, self-trust, and clarity about the next steps that feel right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a qualified person-centred counsellor and Level 4 Counselling Lecturer, with particular experience supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse and are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and difficulties in relationships. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for support, especially when you may have spent a long time putting other people’s needs before your own.
My aim is to offer a safe, warm and genuinely non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted for who you are. You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to counselling. Sometimes, having someone who will listen without judgement can be the first step towards making sense of what you're experiencing.
I work in a person-centred and trauma-informed way, which means I will work alongside you rather than telling you what you should do. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I will support you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
Much of my counselling experience has been with women who have experienced domestic abuse and the lasting impact this can have on their confidence, self-worth, relationships and sense of safety. I also work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, people-pleasing and challenges around identity and self-belief.
Alongside my counselling practice, I am a Level 4 Counselling Lecturer, supporting trainee counsellors as they develop their knowledge, skills and professional practice. This complements my therapeutic work and allows me to bring both professional knowledge and practical experience to my counselling practice.
I also bring extensive life experience and a genuine understanding of the challenges that relationships, difficult experiences and life changes can bring. I believe that counselling is about creating a space where you can be yourself, feel truly listened to and begin to understand what you need and want for your life.
If you feel that you would benefit from having a safe space to talk, I would be happy to hear from you and explore whether counselling with me feels like the right fit for you.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Each counselling session lasts 50 minutes. I offer an initial 15-minute phone call at no cost for new clients, so we can discuss your needs and see if working together feels right. The fee is £50, but I also offer a sliding scale for clients on a low income to help make counselling more accessible. Sessions can be scheduled at times that suit your needs.
Further information
I provide counselling face-to-face, over the phone, and online via secure platforms such as Microsoft Teams, allowing you to choose the format that feels most comfortable for you. I aim to provide a space where you can be heard without judgement and feel supported to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. My approach focuses on helping you gain understanding, self-compassion, and the confidence to make choices that feel right for you. You don’t need to have all the answers or a clear plan to begin counselling. If something here resonates, you are very welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation.
