About me
About Me
My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own time in counselling. Through that process, I came to recognise, understand, and accept the grief and trauma in my own life. It was a powerful, sometimes painful experience but it changed me in ways I never thought possible. Having a safe space to be heard without judgement was life-changing, and it inspired me to train as a therapist so I could offer that same opportunity to others. Fifteen years later, I remain passionate about supporting people to find greater self-understanding, acceptance, and freedom in their own lives.
Taking the First Step
I know how much courage it can take to begin counselling. Many people reach out when they feel lost, lonely, or isolated; when depression or anxiety has become overwhelming; or when something painful has happened that leaves them questioning themselves, their relationships, or even the world around them. It might feel as though the ground has shifted beneath you, or that the way you’ve always understood yourself no longer fits. Making that first contact is a brave and hopeful step and I want to acknowledge that. Whatever has brought you here, you do not have to face it alone.
How I Work
I am a qualified practitioner specialising in Person-Centred Counselling, with additional training in CBT and trauma-informed approaches. I work integratively, because therapy is never “one size fits all.”
I don’t see myself as the expert on your life, you are. My role is not to tell you what you should do, but to walk alongside you with empathy and understanding. Together, we can explore what feels important, at your pace, whether that’s grief, trauma, or lived experiences that continue to affect you and begin to recognise the self-limiting beliefs or conditioned behaviours that may be holding you back. Therapy can create space to look at things differently, to understand yourself with greater compassion, and to challenge the patterns that no longer serve you. In doing so, you can discover new ways of coping, relating, and begin to reconnect with your own strength and move towards a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
What You Can Expect
Counselling with me offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can feel truly heard and supported. Therapy can be short-term or longer-term, sometimes it helps for a reason, sometimes for a season, and sometimes for a lifetime. However you choose to use it, my aim is always the same: to help you connect with the best version of yourself and move forward with greater clarity, acceptance, and hope.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold the following qualifications:
Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Person Centred Counselling PCA
Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Skills
Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Concept
Post Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT
Specialist training courses completed in:
Loss and Bereavement
PTSD
Self Harming
Professional Affiliations:
I’m proud to be registered with both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). These organisations exist to protect clients and support practitioners. Being part of them means I work to the highest ethical standards, engage in regular supervision and continue to develop my skills to support you safely and effectively.
I hold full Professional Liability Insurance.
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.
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.
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
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Stepping into therapy is a meaningful investment in yourself, your way of saying I matter and my wellbeing matters too. I understand that taking this step can feel big, and the last thing you need is complicated pricing or pressure to commit before you’re ready.Some therapists offer scaled fees or session bundles, but in my experience these can feel sales-focused or ask too much of clients upfront. That’s not how I choose to work. I want things to feel simple, transparent and respectful of both your time and your resources.
Fees
Sessions are 50 minutes
Each session costs £60
Payment is required 48 hours in advance by bank transfer
Cancellations
Life happens, and sometimes plans need to change. My cancellation policy is designed to be fair, clear, and compassionate:
More than 24 hours’ notice: no charge,your payment can be carried forward to your next session
Less than 24 hours’ notice: 50% of the session fee (£30)
Less than 2 hours’ notice or non-attendance: full session fee (£60)
If you have any questions about fees or would like to talk things through, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
When I work
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Further information
Location:
I offer in-person sessions in a private, calm therapy space in Hazlemere (HP15).
The room is accessed through a quiet garden, creating a sense of separation from the outside world and allowing you to arrive and settle at your own pace. It’s a safe, comfortable space designed to help you feel at ease. There is a toilet available.
I also offer online sessions, which can be arranged if working remotely feels more comfortable or accessible for you.
If you wold like to know more about me, the therapy style I offer or the practicality of counselling for you, including a detailed, step-by-step overview of what your first session might look like you can find this on my website.
