About me
Now accepting new clients for 2026. I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor with 28 years of NHS experience, offering a warm, trauma-informed space for adults to navigate life’s heaviest challenges. Clients often come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected as they carry the weight of anxiety, unresolved trauma, grief, or burnout.
You don't need to wait for a crisis to seek help. Working collaboratively and at your own pace, I draw on a range of effective therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Somatic techniques, to support your unique journey. My aim is to help you process what’s weighing you down and reconnect with your inner strength, resilience, and sense of self.
I offer both in-person sessions in Paisley, Renfrewshire and flexible online counselling to suit your needs. Contact me today for a free initial consultation to discuss how we can start this healing work together.
This is your invitation to stop carrying it all alone. The bravest step is asking for help and it’s okay to start small. If this speaks to you, I’d be honoured to support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a qualified integrative counsellor, trained to work with a range of therapeutic approaches including person-centred, psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness-based techniques. This allows me to tailor therapy to each individual, depending on their needs, preferences, and pace.
My training includes a Diploma in Counselling, alongside ongoing professional development in areas such as trauma-informed practice, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and nervous system support. I’m committed to deepening my understanding through regular supervision and continued learning.
I have experience working with adults facing a wide variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, burnout, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I also support clients who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of their direction, helping them reconnect with their inner resources and sense of self.
I’m a registered member of a professional body NCPS, and I adhere to their ethical framework to ensure safe, respectful, and confidential practice.
Crucially, I bring 28 years of professional experience working within the NHS (including extensive time in mental health services). This extensive background provides me with a grounded and practical understanding of health, life pressures, and complex organisational issues like work-related stress and professional burnout.
I am committed to continued professional development in areas such as Trauma-Informed Practice, emotional regulation, and nervous system support, ensuring my approach is always current and effective for my clients.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£65.01 per session
Additional information
A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are available for those with lower income or limited means.
If cost is a concern, please feel free to email us to discuss possible fee adjustments.
Further information
I offer both in-person counselling at my dedicated practice in Paisley, Renfrewshire, and flexible online therapy (via secure platforms like Google Meet and WhatsApp) to suit your needs and lifestyle.
My practice is designed to be highly flexible, making quality Integrative Counselling accessible. Appointment times are available to accommodate shift workers and those with varying schedules. Whether you prefer a quiet, private space in Paisley or the comfort of your own home for online sessions, my aim is to make therapy accessible and supportive.
Session Details & Fees:
Sessions typically last 50 minutes and are usually weekly, though frequency can be adjusted based on your needs.
I offer a sliding scale for fees to help make therapy more accessible, depending on your financial circumstances. Please ask me about this.
Introductory Offer: If you mention Counselling Directory when booking, you'll receive £20 off your first session.
I operate a flexible 48-hour cancellation policy for rescheduling.
Accessibility & Mobility:
If you have specific requirements around mobility, access, or timing, please discuss this with me directly. I can offer sessions in an alternative ground-floor room for clients who require wheelchair access or have limited mobility at my Paisley location.
