About me
Are you feeling anxious, lost or confused? Do you feel life is a struggle and you're not sure which direction to take or what choice to make? Sometimes in life we may feel that we don't have anyone to turn to. You perhaps feel that family or friends may judge you if you talk to them about your problems or express certain feelings. Talking to a Therapist may help take this pressure away. I can offer a space where you can express these feelings in a safe non-judgmental environment.
I offer my counselling services to adults and young people individually, as couples or families. I am a qualified experienced Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Addictions Psychologist & Supervisor offering a warm friendly service, supporting each person's individual needs working with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, affairs, anger, abuse, ADHD, Autism, narcissism, personality disorders (NPD, BPD, APD etc), addictions (substance, alcohol, food, exercise, gambling, sexuality), trauma, self-harm, self-esteem, loss and bereavement, existential crisis, mid-life crisis, and work related issues. Whatever the issues are, no matter how small or insignificant you may feel they are, sharing these worries or concerns with an objective person helps to ease the burden and offer new perspectives.
I can offer you an empathetic, non-judgemental service in a safe environment where we can work together allowing you to talk and express yourself freely through a variety of tools and theoretical models. I offer sessions in person (face to face) and online using different mediums: email, IM, Telephone and video using Teams, Zoom & Vsee. I also have an encrypted Protonmail account if you choose to work with me via email.
The approaches I use are Integrative : Person Centred, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis (TA), Gestalt, Brief Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Therapy, Psychosynthesis Therapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Transformational Life Coaching. I also provide walk and talk/outdoor therapy in the beautiful Lake District or a park/area of your choosing.
I offer brief therapy (6 sessions), medium term therapy (10-20 sessions) and long term therapy. Sessions can also be adhoc to suit your needs.
I also offer intensive therapy programmes and retreats - see website for more details.
Appointments can be made Monday to Friday daytime and evenings to fit around your work schedule.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Psychology (Addictions)
- Diploma in Online Counselling & Psychotherapy (Level 7) Accred ACTO
- BSc (Hons) Practice Development Counselling
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Practice (Level 4)
- PDA Health & Social Care Supervision (SCQF Level 7)
- CBT Advanced Diploma (Level 4)
- CBT Diploma (Level 3)
- Professional Life Coaching Diploma
- Workplace Learning with Coaching and Mentoring
- https://www.westlakescoaching.co.uk
- Certificate in working with ACES Trauma and Resilience
- Diploma in Couples & Family Therapy
- Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling Practice (Level 3)
- Intermediate Counselling Certificate (level 2)
- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS Level 4)
- NVQ Child Development and Education (Level 3)
- CACHE Mental Health Awareness (Level 2)
- CACHE Mental Health in Children and Young People (Level 2)
I am committed to Continuing Professional Development and as part of my CPD I have attended various events and training days/courses:
- University of Salford: Psychopharmacology of Drugs and Addiction.
- University of Cumbria: Supporting Children and Young People through transitions/bereavement.
- NHS: Working with Personality Disorders
- SAFA: Working with Self-harm and Suicide
- Virtual College: Understanding the Impacts of Domestic Abuse
- National College: Understanding Mental Health and Trauma Informed Practice
- Cumberland Council: Prevent Course for External Partners
- Young Minds: Young Persons and Parental Mental Health Issues
- CADAS: Substance Misuse Training
- CADAS/YOS: Working with Young Offenders
- Howgill Family Centre: Family Support Training
- Safeguarding Training Level 2
I have 20 years experience with a combination of working in Education, Counselling and Support roles. I have experience of being employed as a Counsellor/Therapist/Coach /Supervisor working as a Remote Staff NHS Psychological Therapist and School Counsellor supporting adults, children, young people, families and staff. I have experience of providing therapy for charities supporting young people and adults who self-harm, addiction, trauma and abuse issues. My private practice accepts referrals from individuals and couples who can self refer. Additionally I provide staff counselling for local businesses, UK organisations. and EAP's. I have experience of running Education/Support Groups.
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.
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.
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I will support you in any issue that you present to me.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £150.00
Additional information
Rates are for a 1 hour sessions
Self referrals: from £70+ for individuals & £100+ for couples.
Companies & EAPs: from £80+
Supervision: from £90+ per 1.5hrs
Fees are subject to locality.
When I work
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Further information
I am an Senior Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
I am a Professional Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am a Registered Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
I have Public Liability Insurance.
I have a current DBS.
I am fully aware of Safeguarding Procedures and hold a Level 3 Certificate.
I have experience of Multi-agency working.
