About me
I’m a BACP registered counsellor and couples therapist, working with individuals and couples to help them make sense of what is happening in their lives and relationships. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening without feeling judged or told what you should do.
I work with couples experiencing difficulties such as communication problems, repeated conflict, affairs, infidelity and betrayal, loss of connection or intimacy, and uncertainty about where their relationship is heading. Sometimes couples feel stuck in the same arguments or find themselves unable to talk without things escalating.
I also work with individuals who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unhappy or stuck, or who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships, family life or workplace. You may be struggling with low self-esteem, difficult emotions, bereavement or loss, or finding it difficult to understand why you feel the way you do.
I also support both men and women who are experiencing relationships where they feel controlled, criticised, intimidated, isolated or unable to be themselves. Sometimes controlling or abusive behaviour develops gradually, and it may not be obvious that what you are experiencing is abuse. You may simply feel that you are constantly walking on eggshells, questioning yourself or finding it difficult to make your own choices. I also work with people who have experienced domestic abuse in the past and are dealing with its impact on their confidence, relationships, boundaries or sense of self.
My approach is person-centred, meaning that I take the time to understand your individual experiences, rather than making assumptions about what you should do. I believe therapy should give you the opportunity to feel heard, understood and supported while exploring what you want to change.
I am also a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. I draw on Imago principles alongside my wider counselling experience when working with couples. I use its structure where helpful to support couples to slow difficult conversations down, listen to each other and explore what is happening between them in a safer and more constructive way.
I work with individuals and couples both face-to-face and online, offering both short-term and longer-term therapy. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities and sexual orientations.
If you are considering therapy but aren't sure whether it is right for you, I offer a free 10–15 minute telephone consultation. This gives us an opportunity to talk briefly about what is happening, answer any questions you may have and see whether the way I work feels like a good fit for you. There is no commitment to start therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Bsc Hons degree in Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- I am a BACP registered therapist
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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Fees
£65.00 - £85.00
Additional information
Individual hourly session £65
Couples hourly session £85
