About me
Exploring the relationship you have with yourself
Relationships shape us, especially the relationship we have with ourselves. When that inner connection becomes critical or unforgiving, we can find ourselves stuck in survival mode.
I understand this both professionally and personally. I have written about my own journey through burnout for Therapy Today, because I learned that recovery requires something braver than "pushing through", it requires the courage to be gentle.
How we work together
I work as a "burnout companion". I don't believe in preaching theory or telling you that you need to be "fixed". Instead, I offer a steady, relatable relationship where we can gently explore the patterns that leave you feeling depleted.
While our work is centred on our relationship, it is grounded in established therapeutic knowledge. I draw from Petrūska Clarkson's framework and integrative theory to ensure the support I offer is backed by clinical insight as well as lived experience.
A framework for growth
I have drawn together Five Gentle Shifts that support post-burnout growth. These are not a "to-do" list, but a way to help you move from survival toward a more compassionate way of living.
Next steps
- To connect: You are welcome to email me or book a brief, informal call to see if we feel like a good fit.
- To explore: If you are not ready for therapy, you can sign up to my Five Gentle Shifts mail series on the workshop page of my website (this can keep you updated for new workshops or online events). I offer this as a form of gift for those who want to explore at their own pace.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Counselling
- FdSc Counselling
- Diploma in Integrative Supervision of Individuals and Groups
- Advanced Certificate in Relationship Therapy - Couples
- Certificate for Online and Telephone Counselling
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
Fees
Additional information
Individuals: From £60.00
Couples: From £95:00
Supervision: £60 for 1 hour, flexibility for 45 minutes - 90 minutes
Group supervision available online: £35pp email for further information.
When I work
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Further information
I can work with you on a short or long-term basis, being led by your needs and requirements. For those who work variable shift patterns arranging counselling can sometimes seem difficult to maintain, options can be negotiated as I understand the difficulties experienced in trying to attend a regular appointment.
