About me
Life can feel overwhelming at times, for adults and young people alike. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, low mood, the effects of difficult experiences, or simply feeling stuck and unsure where to turn or how to move forward, therapy can provide a safe space to explore what's happening and find a way forward. If you're looking for support for your teenager, they may be experiencing similar challenges.
Whatever it is that has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
As a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist and counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work with both teenagers and adults. I have worked in mental health for over 15 years and have worked with children and young people in both support and coaching capacities since 2008. This breadth of experience enables me to work confidently with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, tailoring therapy to each person's individual needs.
My training is firmly rooted in the Person-Centred approach, and this is my core foundation as a therapist. This means I take the time to, not just listen, but to truly hear you and understand what matters most to you or your young person.
I believe that no one knows more about your story than you do. My role is not to tell you who you are or what you should do. Instead, I work alongside you with gentle curiosity, compassion, and respect, helping you make sense of your experiences and discover the strengths and resources that are already within you. I am here to hold a space in which you feel safe enough to explore and untangle those difficult parts of life. I will meet you where you are, and I offer a calm, welcoming, and confidential space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on for you, without any pressure or judgement.
Over the years I have developed a broad range of knowledge, skills and experience through both my clinical work and continued professional development. While I am predominantly a talking therapist, I also draw upon creative approaches where these feel helpful and appropriate for the individual.
I have a special interest in trauma work and attachment within my practice. As a qualified Trauma-Informed practitioner, I have undertaken extensive additional training to deepen my understanding of how relationships and traumatic experiences can shape emotional wellbeing. I have developed the knowledge and skills to work with adults and young people in a gentle, compassionate, and respectful way. I recognise that past experiences can have a profound and lasting impact, and my aim is to create a safe, supportive space where healing and meaningful change can take place in a way that feels comfortable for you.
I have extensive experience supporting young people experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, whether related to exams, school, friendships, significant life events, or the challenges of navigating adolescence and early adulthood in an increasingly demanding world.
Whether you are reaching out for yourself or for your teen, you can expect:
- A warm, compassionate and non-judgemental environment
- A safe space to talk openly and be heard
- Support at a pace that feels comfortable for your individual needs
I commonly support people with some of the following, but not restricted to:
- Anxiety, stress, and worry
- Low or fluctuating mood
- Trauma and difficult past experiences
- Emotional or behavioural struggles in teenagers and adults
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Life changes and uncertainty
- Loss and bereavement
- Family dynamics
- Childhood experiences
- Attachment injuries or difficulties
- Boundary setting and empowerment
- Education related distress
Reaching out can feel like a big step - but you don’t have to face things alone.
If you’d like to find out more or arrange an initial conversation, please get in touch, I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call if requested.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the BACP and I adhere to their Professional Code of Ethics and Conduct. I attend monthly clinical supervision as set out within the BACP guidelines and have both adult and child Enhanced DBS checks which are updated regularly.
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BSc Degree - Psychology
- Trauma Informed Practitioner certificate
- Level 5 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Coaching
Most recent CPD
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Working with Relational Trauma - Dealing with Disorganised Attachment
- Play Therapy Training: Innovative Interventions to Meet the Needs of Young Clients
- Working online and over the phone
- Enhanced safeguarding for adults and CYP
- Developmental Trauma for Professionals
- Early Childhood Development
CPD Events attended
- BACP CYP Conference 2025
- Trauma Informed Cumbria annual conference 2023
- Understanding Trauma 2026 with Zoe Lodrick
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £55.00
Additional information
I offer face-to-face sessions based centrally in Carlisle, as well as walk-and-talk or online sessions, and can be flexible between these delivery options. I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on individual need, no matter the timescale I focus on building a collaborative, comfortable and trusting therapeutic relationship with you.
£55 for in-therapy room sessions
£50 for online or walk & talk sessions
