About me
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming? You might find yourself struggling in your relationships, feeling unheard, or questioning whether the path you’re on is truly right for you. You may simply feel like something is “off,” even if you can’t quite put your finger on why. These experiences can be unsettling, and it’s natural to feel unsure about where to turn.
Counselling offers a unique space away from the pressures of daily life, a place where you can pause, reflect, and make sense of what you’re going through. Together, we can explore your experiences and find a way forward that feels right for you. Many clients that I work with find that, over time, they feel calmer, more confident, and better able to relate both to themselves and to others in more fulfilling ways.
I work with adults from many different walks of life who are navigating a wide range of challenges. This might include feelings of anxiety or low mood, the pain of loss, difficulties in relationships, struggles with self-esteem, or the impact of past experiences and trauma. I also support people during times of transition, when life feels uncertain or change feels hard to manage. Whatever has brought you to therapy, we can explore it together in a safe and supportive space.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and my core training is in Transactional Analysis. Integrative means I draw upon different approaches depending on your unique needs. I use a person-centred approach, meaning that the client is always at the centre of the work. I also draw upon my Fine Art background to work creatively where it feels helpful, offering fresh ways of exploring and expressing your experiences.
I trained at the Northern Guild and I have since been working as a counsellor within primary care and charitable settings. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to wonder what it will be like or whether it can really help. My aim is to make the process as supportive and approachable as possible. To help with this, I offer a free 20 minute phone call where you can ask any questions and get a sense of how we might work together.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
When I work
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My working hours are:
Monday afternoon/evenings in Tynemouth
Tuesday mornings/afternoons in Sandyford.
Thursday mornings in Sandyford.
I also offer sessions online.
