About me
At different points in life, many people feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. This can show up as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma symptoms, intrusive thoughts, relationship difficulties, or a sense that life is no longer working in the way it once did. Counselling can offer a supportive space to explore these experiences and begin to move forward.
I offer a calm, confidential, and compassionate therapeutic space where you can talk openly about what is affecting you. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced carefully, supporting you to understand the impact of both past and present experiences, reduce emotional distress, and develop greater resilience, clarity, and choice in your life.
How I can help
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, with nine years of experience working with adults and young adults. I work in a non-judgmental and supportive way, helping clients explore anxiety, trauma, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, life transitions, and the ongoing effects of overwhelming or difficult experiences.
Alongside integrative counselling, I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a trauma-informed therapy that can be helpful where distressing memories or experiences continue to affect the present. EMDR can support the processing of trauma, anxiety, panic, and other symptoms linked to past events. EMDR is not suitable for everyone and is always offered following careful assessment and preparation, ensuring the work feels safe, contained, and appropriate for you.
My approach
My approach is integrative and relational, meaning I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. My core training is humanistic and existential, and I draw on a range of approaches, including person-centred, psychodynamic, Gestalt, and CBT-informed therapy. I also incorporate somatic and body-aware approaches, recognising the connection between emotional distress and the nervous system.
Where helpful, I may use creative methods such as imagery or other expressive techniques to support insight and emotional processing. The focus is always on working collaboratively, safely, and at a pace that feels manageable for you.
What you can expect
· 50-minute sessions, usually on a weekly basis
· Short-term, medium-term, or open-ended counselling
· EMDR therapy offered where appropriate
· A holistic focus on emotional well-being, resilience, and relationships
· An inclusive practice welcoming people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations
Initial contact
Choosing the right therapist is an important part of the process. I offer an initial assessment, either as a brief telephone conversation or an initial session, to talk through what brings you to counselling and to see whether my way of working feels right for you. There is no obligation to continue; finding the right fit matters.
Take the next step
If you are looking for counselling or EMDR therapy and would like professional, compassionate support, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial assessment. Reaching out can feel difficult, but it can also be the first step towards meaningful change.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
- Over eight years of clinical practice working with adults and young people
- Qualified Clinical Supervisor, supporting trainee and qualified counsellors
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP Gold Book–accredited training course)
- BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working in line with the
- BACP Ethical Framework
- Qualified EMDR Therapist, trained through an EMDR Europe–approved training provider
- Enhanced DBS certificate and full professional indemnity insurance
Clinical experience
I have extensive experience working with adults within the NHS and in hospice settings, supporting clients living with life-changing or life-limiting diagnoses, as well as individuals receiving palliative care. My work has also included supporting family members and loved ones affected by serious illness, loss, and anticipatory grief.
Ways of working
I offer both face-to-face and online counselling, with virtual sessions delivered securely via Whereby or other platforms as appropriate.
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.
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
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Working creatively and somatically
My work is trauma-informed and relational, and I integrate creative and experiential approaches where they feel helpful. This may include sand tray, drawing, collage, guided imagery, and vision boards, offering additional ways to explore experiences when words feel limited or when emotions are held more in the body than in language.
I also incorporate somatic and body-aware approaches to support grounding, nervous system regulation, and increased self-awareness. These interventions are always offered collaboratively and adapted carefully to each client’s pace, comfort, and sense of safety.
Alongside integrative counselling, I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) through an EMDR Europe–approved training provider and am currently working towards EMDR accreditation. EMDR is offered thoughtfully and ethically, following careful assessment and preparation, and is integrated into my wider way of working rather than used as a stand-alone approach.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Currently accepting new clients for weekday daytime only appointments
Individual one-to-one counselling: £65 per 50-minute session
I have a limited allocation of reduced-rate sessions for students, NHS staff, and individuals on low incomes. These are available on request and are offered subject to availability.
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