About me
I specialise in working with clients who are tired of overthinking, over-giving, and carrying too much alone.
If you're feeling anxious, burnt out, disconnected, self-critical, or “not good enough,” then I'm here to help.
My aim is to help clients be the best version of themselves. That doesn't mean focusing on achievements or comparing yourself to others, it's about discovering the more grounded and authentic core of your being. By using evidence-based approaches, I specialise in helping people explore and reframe their experiences so they can realize and fulfil their potential in life. I use a combination of EMDR, CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy and Trauma Informed Mindfulness.
My specialities are working with the following issues:
· People-pleasing, over-giving, and difficulty saying no
· Anxiety, overwhelm, and chronic self-doubt
· Shame, guilt, and harsh self-criticism
· Intrusive thoughts, rumination, and distressing mental images (including primarily obsessional or “Pure O” OCD)
· Low self-esteem and loss of identity · Relationship difficulties and boundary challenges
· Emotional burnout and feeling responsible for others · Perfectionism and fear of getting things wrong
· Trauma, including relational or sexual abuse
· Life transitions (e.g. motherhood, perimenopause/menopause, divorce, career change)
· Reproductive experiences (fertility issues, pregnancy loss, birth trauma) · Body image, self-worth, and societal pressure
· Anger that feels “unacceptable” or hard to express
· Grief, loss, and complicated bereavement
· Balancing roles, expectations, and sense of self
· Toxic relationships, including domestic abuse, gas lighting and coercion and control
If any of these issues relate to you, please feel free to get in touch.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative. My aim is to help you slow things down, reconnect with your body and values, and develop boundaries that feel aligned with who you really are.
Reaching out for therapy can be a daunting experience; trust me, I've been there! We all have imperfections, insecurities, quirks and vulnerabilities, I welcome and invite them all. I consider myself to be neurodivergent and have an deep appreciation for people's unique and sometimes challenging needs. To help you decide if we’re a good fit, I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation so you can ask questions and give me brief details of your situation. I work in person and online.
I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, which means I use a combination of approaches to best suit the personality and presentation of the client. These approaches include EMDR, CBT techniques, Compassion Focused Therapy and relaxation/destress techniques. My aim is to offer a holistic approach so the mind and body connection can be worked with and ultimately healed.
You don't excel by conforming to society, you excel by conforming to your higher self". - Matshona Dhliwayo
Training, qualifications & experience
- EMDR Certificate (EMDR Academy)
- BACP Accreditation
- MSc Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction)
- Level 4 Professional Diploma (Therapeutic Counselling)
- Level 3 Certificate (Counselling Skills)
- Level 2 Certificate (Counselling Concepts)
- Online and Telephone Counselling
- Person Centred Counselling
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Expressive Therapies
- Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness
- Attachment Styles & Relationship Issues
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
£90.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are £90 each and are to be paid 48 hours in advance.
10% discount for block bookings of 10 sessions - upfront payment required.
Longer sessions are available on request.
Payment is preferred by bank transfer, 48 hours before the session to secure the appointment.
