About me
Life doesn’t come with a manual, and when we experience trauma—whether recent or from long ago—it can shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. As a trauma-informed counsellor, I offer a calm and supportive space where you can process what’s happened, learn to manage the impact, and gently move toward healing.
You don’t have to relive everything to feel better. You set the pace, and I walk alongside you.
Together, we’ll create a welcoming environment where you can open up at your own pace. My role is to listen without judgment, help you understand the roots of your present struggles, and work with you to develop strategies to manage them. Whether your challenges are rooted in past experiences or current circumstances, I’ll support you on your journey to healing and self-discovery.
I bring over a decade of experience working in social care, supporting children, young people, and families facing complex challenges. My background includes working with asylum seekers, care leavers, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals dealing with emotional and behavioural difficulties. As a counsellor, I’ve supported a wide range of clients, including young parents, women recovering from exploitation, and individuals navigating addiction, domestic violence, and childhood trauma.
I work collaboratively and at your pace, believing that healing happens best when you feel safe, seen, and empowered. I continually enhance my skills through ongoing training and professional development to ensure I provide the best possible care.
Areas of Specialism & Trauma-Informed Practice:
• Trauma and abuse, including childhood trauma, sexual trauma, and neglect
• Anxiety, depression, self-harm, and low self-esteem
• Addictions, including gambling, alcohol, and drugs
• Domestic violence and coercive control
• Homelessness, isolation, and financial difficulties
• Relationship challenges, anger management, and confidence building
• PTSD and critical incident stress management
Critical Incident Response:
I am a trained Critical Incident Responder, supporting individuals and groups in the aftermath of traumatic events. I facilitate debriefing sessions to help process emotions and build resilience, whether following workplace crises or other significant challenges. This includes working with employers, EAPs, and other services to provide compassionate, rapid-response support.
Qualifications and Training:
• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Concepts
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 3 Health & Social Care
• Menopause Awareness
• Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
I am a registered member of the BACP, a member of the ICO, and hold full professional insurance.
If you’re feeling weighed down, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can work toward clarity, healing, and a path forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 in Counselling Concepts
- Level 2 in Counselling Skills
- Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
I can offer face to face, telephone and online counselling.
