About me
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not yourself can be exhausting, especially when you are trying to manage everything on your own. Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and my aim is to offer a warm, open, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to talk openly and be genuinely heard.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and periods of feeling emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected. Sometimes clients come to therapy with a clear understanding of what is troubling them, while others simply know that something doesn’t feel quite right. Whatever brings you here, we can work together at your pace to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with compassion and curiosity.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. Feeling accepted without judgement can create the space to better understand yourself, develop greater self-awareness, and move towards increased self-acceptance and emotional balance.
My approach is rooted in person-centred therapy, which means I see you as the expert in your own life and experiences. Rather than telling you what to do, I will work alongside you with empathy, honesty, and care, helping you make sense of difficult emotions, build confidence, and feel more empowered in your life and relationships.
Alongside private practice, I also have experience working within a school environment, supporting and communicating closely with young people, parents, and staff.
Finding the right therapist is important, and I understand that making first contact can sometimes feel difficult. I welcome an initial conversation to help you decide whether I may be the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and have experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns. My therapeutic experience includes working within the NHS, where I supported people from diverse backgrounds experiencing different emotional and psychological difficulties.
Alongside my counselling experience, I have a professional background in corporate and start-up environments and currently work in a senior management role within education. This has given me a strong understanding of the pressures that work, relationships, family life and everyday responsibilities can place on us.
I believe that counselling should feel like a collaborative process. You don't need to have everything figured out before you come to therapy. My role is to listen, help you make sense of what you're experiencing and, where appropriate, work with you to identify practical steps towards the changes you would like to make.
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
Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15min phone or video consultation to discuss your needs and how we can work together. This is a safe space to talk and see if we are a good fit.
Sessions start from £80. Discounted rates are available upon discussion, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
