About me
I offer compassion, openness, empathy and above all, professionalism.
Often, people hold the belief that there is 'something wrong with them', when it is often that there is 'something wrong for them.'
Having witnessed growth and change in many individuals I have worked with I hold the belief that the person-centred approach, which forms the core of my practice, can facilitate new and lasting empowerment.
Whilst the humanistic approach forms the foundation of my practice I am able to integrate other theoretical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Existential and Pluralistic Therapies.
I also hold a qualification in Developmental Psychology
I have been a practising Counsellor for a number of years and worked within the NHS for over 21 years.
I have volunteered and worked with the charity, 'Counselling for Social Change' and remain involved with the organisation as a trustee and have been a trustee with 'Hope For Harm' which is a Cornwall based organisation offering support to individuals who experience self-harm.
In my own life I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I enjoy the outdoors, am an enthusiastic cook and keen traveller.
I offer face-to-face, telephone or online sessions.
Should you wish to contact me I offer an initial phone session of up to 30 minutes (free of charge), to discuss your needs and how we can work together.
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Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision, have regular clinical supervision and am a Registered Member of the BACP.
I gained over 3 years experience working with Counselling For Social Change working with people who present with a wide range of concerns. I continue to support this charitable organisation as a Trustee.
I have been in practice for over 10 years.
In addition to my private practice I work alongside the Occupational Health Department of local NHS trusts, supporting their employees who need support on a professional and/or personal level.
I am a registered therapist with Victim Support (Homicide), working with people who have witnessed homicide or have experience of personal loss through homicide.
Other professional development I have undertaken includes the ASIST training, Dyslexia awareness, HIV awareness and with Clear (formerly CRASAC - Cornwall Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre).
I hold a Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding and an enhanced DBS Certificate.
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling
My fee is £50 per session 50 minute session. I accept payment by cash, bank transfer or PayPal payable 24 hours in advance of the arranged session.
I offer a 10% discount to NHS employees and serving members/veterans of HM Armed Forces,
Supervision
My fee for individual supervision is £60 per hour. I accept payment by cash, bank transfer or PayPal payable 24 hours in advance of the arranged session.
Further information
I work primarily in the areas of Truro and Redruth, Alternatively online or over the phone.
