About me
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with relationships, coping with loss, or simply feeling that life isn't where you want it to be, you don't have to face it alone.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. You may have been thinking about it for some time, wondering whether counselling is right for you or if talking to someone could really make a difference. My aim is to provide a warm, supportive and confidential space where you feel heard, accepted and able to explore whatever has brought you here, without judgement or pressure.
I am an accredited BACP and PNCPS counsellor, clinical supervisor and counselling tutor with extensive experience supporting adults from a wide range of backgrounds. Alongside my client work, I supervise qualified and trainee counsellors and teach counselling qualifications, ensuring my practice remains current, reflective and grounded in professional standards.
I offer face-to-face counselling in Basildon, Essex, together with online and telephone counselling throughout the UK, allowing you to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable for you.
As an integrative counsellor with a strong person-centred foundation, I tailor therapy to the individual rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. Together we will work at your pace, exploring your thoughts, feelings and experiences while developing greater self-awareness, resilience and confidence.
I regularly support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, workplace pressures, life transitions and emotional overwhelm. Whether your difficulties are recent or have been present for many years, counselling can provide the opportunity to gain clarity, develop healthier ways of coping and create meaningful, lasting change.
Alongside counselling, I also provide clinical supervision for qualified and trainee counsellors, offering a supportive, collaborative and ethically grounded space for professional reflection, development and safe practice.
I believe that every person's journey is unique. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to work alongside you, helping you better understand yourself, recognise your strengths and move towards the life you want to live.
If you're considering counselling and would like to explore whether we're the right fit, I offer an initial consultation where we can discuss what has brought you to counselling, answer any questions you may have, and decide together how we might work moving forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Mastery (Counselling)
Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Group Supervision
Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling
Professional Memberships
Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Accredited Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Professional Experience
Alongside private practice, I work as a clinical supervisor and counselling tutor, supporting both qualified and trainee counsellors in their professional development.
I regularly undertake continuing professional development (CPD) to ensure my practice remains current, ethical and evidence-informed.
My additional training includes:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma-informed practice
Autism
ADHD
Eating disorders
Domestic abuse
Self-harm
Suicide awareness and prevention
Substance misuse
Attachment
Safeguarding adults and children
Loss, grief and bereavement
Neurodiversity
Professional ethics
Clinical supervision
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees
Individual counselling: £50 per 50-minute session
Adoption support counselling: £75 per session
Counsellor/Trainee Counsellor counselling: £30 per session
Clinical supervision (qualified counsellors): from £75 per session
Clinical supervision (trainee counsellors): from £50 per session
Initial consultations
Counselling initial consultation (50 minutes): £50
Counsellor/Trainee Counsellor initial consultation (50 minutes): £25
Clinical supervision initial consultation (50 minutes): £40
Trainee counsellor supervision initial consultation (50 minutes): £25
Reduced fees are available for trainee counsellors. Payment can be made by bank transfer prior to your appointment.
Cancellation Policy
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged at the full session fee.
When I work
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Further information
Alongside my private practice, I am the Founder and Director of Aspire Counselling Academy and Inner Journey Counselling Services, providing counselling, clinical supervision and professional training from Basildon, Essex, as well as online and by telephone across the UK.
Before establishing my own organisations, I founded The Listening Post C.I.C., where I worked as Head of Therapeutic Services and Supervision, leading counselling provision and supporting both clients and practitioners.
My work combines private practice, clinical supervision, tutor training and service development, giving me extensive experience of supporting people at different stages of their personal and professional journeys.
Whether you are seeking counselling, looking for an experienced clinical supervisor, or are a trainee counsellor developing your practice, I provide a warm, ethical and collaborative space where you can feel heard, supported and challenged to grow at your own pace.
I am committed to making high-quality counselling accessible and believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience compassionate, professional support.
