About me
Hello.Thank you for stopping by on my profile.
Many Counsellors profiles can be lengthy like reading War and Peace 😀. I switch off easily and this maybe similar to yourself, so I will be brief and succinct.
*Why you would want to choose me? I initially trained as a Doctor of Medicine, graduating from London University, 1985. I have 41 years of working in The NHS. My experience of General Practice has helped me in understanding many Mental Health Challenges from 1. Depression. 2.Anxiety. 3. Relationship problems. 4. Addictions. 5. Just seemingly stuck in life. The list could go on.
*I have a Diploma in Advanced Counselling as well and with this and my medical experience I am able to appreciate more of the intricacies specific to you and your needs.
*I will use the different styles of Counselling that I feel will help you.Being an intergrative counsellor I am more able to change styles unlike say a pure CBT, Client centered etc counsellor's.
* I am very easy going, empathetic, non judgemental, a broad minded person. My passion is discovering how you are, not just on the surface but deep down.
* I am based in South Devon and happy to meet wherever suits you. I can meet with you on the net if preferred. My working days are very flexible to suit you.
I wont hold you to a specific number of sessions, I do not take Bank or Card Details.You are free to stop whenever it suits you.
I will offer you a free consultation to begin with.It will be free. Otherwise my hourly sessions are £60 ph.
*So please do message me. I offer 100% confidentiality.
I do hope this has been helpful.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MB BS MRCGP FRACGP working as a Doctor in medicine. now for 40 years both in the UK and in Australia. I have been a partner in a general practice as a UK GP but have experience working in the Prison Service and with the homeless+/- addictions. I currently am salaried one day a week in General Practice in Plymouth,
- In 2022 I embarked on an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and graduated Feb 2025. Registered with the NCPS
- My Counselling work is completely separate from my NHS Doctors work..
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
You do not have to be able to package your issues into a category. Sometimes you are just stuck in life as a general. We all experience this but happily soon move on. However some people for no reason will remain in this situation. I can emphasise with you and am happy to work with you on this.
Therapies offered
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Fees
From £6,000.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Depending on your circumstances
Further information
I will offer our first contact whether by phone, zoom, teams, 15 mins not charged. I will explain the contract we hope to engage in. I will not ask you for your bank details or credit/debit cards. The payment is simply as we go, giving you reassurance that you are not tied into so many sessions and have the freedom to stop whenever you are ready.
I offer a wide range of problems people maybe experiencing. I can 100% reassure you that our sessions will be empathetic and non judgemental.
I really enjoy discussing with my clients, to help them to find the tools to enable them to move forward in a better more comfortable way.
I really hope that if you are experiencing some anxiety over committing to me as your counsellor that I have helped you to see that I am someone able to work with most people.
