About me
As a BACP-registered and experienced Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse, including financial, emotional, physical and psychological. I work with both male and female survivors and understand the lasting impact abuse can have on confidence, relationships, family life and emotional well-being. I also work with those impacted by relationship difficulties i.e. the impact of affairs or betrayal and family issues.
I also have significant experience working with neuro-divergent individuals, including those with Autism and ADHD, as well as people living with physical and intellectual disabilities. I recognise that experience of loneliness, low self-confidence and feeling misunderstood can often accompany neuro-divergence, and I strive to provide support that is tailored to each individual's unique way of experiencing the world.
Having worked across a range of services, including secure settings, I have developed a strong background in supporting prisoners, ex-offenders and individuals with complex or high-risk presentations. This has given me a broad understanding of the challenges people can face when navigating significant life circumstances and change.
As a Samaritan volunteer, I have gained extensive experience of supporting people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts and the impact of suicide. I have also worked with many individuals who hear voices, helping them explore their experiences in a safe and non-judgemental way.
Alongside my professional experience, I have personal insight into the challenges associated with infertility, IVF treatment and menopause. I understand that these experiences can affect many areas of life, including relationships, identity, confidence and emotional well-being.
Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, loneliness, family concerns or life transitions, I offer support tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
I offer flexible working, both online and in person. I am currently offering a reduced rate for NHS and BAE employees (verification required): when booking a minimum of six sessions, the next two sessions (7 & 8) will be half price.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling
- BSc Counselling and psychotherapy
- ASSIST suicide training
- Level 2 Understanding Autism
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Level 4 Safeguarding
- Introduction to Safeguarding and child protection
- Autism and SPELL in higher education
- Groups, leading, directing and Non-directivity
- Awareness of mental health problems
- Supporting university students with a mental health condition
- Mental health for first aiders - British Red Cross
- Adverse childhood experiences
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Prisoners
ex-offenders
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
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Further information
My approach is integrative and tailored to the individual, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic models to meet your specific needs. I have extensive experience working with complex and high-risk presentations, including within secure environments.
I aim to provide a structured and consistent therapeutic framework, whether you are seeking short-term focused work or longer-term therapy. I am experienced in supporting clients who may find communication difficult, including those with Autism and ADHD.
I also bring significant experience from my work with Samaritans, supporting individuals in acute distress, as well as those affected by suicide.
