About me
I’m a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor (MBACP), offering a calm, compassionate space where you can pause, reflect, and make sense of what’s been happening in your life. My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, guided by empathy, openness, and respect for your pace.
I see therapy as a collaborative, curious process—not about fixing or judging. Together, we’ll explore what feels difficult, notice patterns that may no longer serve you, and support you in finding steadier, more grounded ways of being.
I work with adults facing a wide range of challenges—such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, ruminating thoughts, grief or the effects of past trauma—and with those exploring their neurodiversity.
Alongside my private practice, I work with STARS Dorset, supporting adults recovering from childhood sexual abuse and trauma. This experience has reinforced my focus on trust, safety, and autonomy as the foundation of the therapeutic relationship.
I also bring many years of experience supporting young people and adults through career and life transitions, helping them explore identity, confidence, and self-worth—often closely linked to emotional wellbeing.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in media, NGOs, and education, and lived abroad for over a decade. These experiences have shaped my understanding of belonging, identity, and change.
I offer counselling both online and in-person in Lower Parkstone, Poole, Dorset. You’re welcome to get in touch for a 15-minute introductory call to see whether working together feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma Humanistic Integrative Counselling (CPCAB)
- Humanistic Counselling Skills Gestalt Centre, London
- Complex Trauma Therapy Training through STARS Dorset Charity
- HOLOS Buenos Aires, Argentina Tecnicatura Superior en Desarrollo Humano / Counseling (Counselling Degree)
- Post Graduate Certificate (Level 7) Careers Guidance, University of East London
- Level 4 Diploma in Life Coaching (CPCAB)
- BA (Hons) American Studies (2:1) Manchester University
Professional Memberships:
- Registered member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). Membership Number: 00985940
- Registered member of Career Development Institute (CDI).
Counselling Experience
- Curious Minds Counselling - Founder & Counsellor
- STARS Dorset (Sexual Trauma & Recovery Service) Counsellor
- 2022-2023 Redlands Counselling & Training - Trainee Counsellor
- HOLOS Buenos Aires, Argentina - Trainee Counsellor
I've worked with broad range of clients supporting them in managing trauma symptoms and dealing with anxiety, relationship difficulties, panic attacks, depression, anger, identity, low self esteem as well as supporting those dealing with culture shock and living far from home.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
You may pay in blocks of 6 sessions £300 or single sessions are £55
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I offer counselling sessions on line on Saturday mornings - Mondays and Wednesdays I offer face to face or online
