About me
Availability: Appointments available now in Chelmsford.
You might feel as though you spend a lot of energy trying to get things right; thinking carefully about what to say, how to respond or how much of the real you is okay to show. On the outside you may seem calm and capable, while inside you feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched or disconnected from yourself.
Many of the people I work with grew up feeling unseen, misunderstood or emotionally unsupported. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem or a sense of not quite knowing who you are beneath years of adapting, coping or staying invisible.
I’m a psychodynamic counsellor offering in-person sessions in Chelmsford and Harlow. I work with adults who want to understand themselves on a deeper level and with those who feel stuck in long-standing emotional patterns shaped by early relationships or family dynamics.
My approach is warm, relational and non-judgemental. I don’t offer advice or tell you what you should do. Instead, I provide a space where you can slow things down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been overlooked or pushed aside.
Therapy with me doesn’t require you to have the right words or a clear plan. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes there’s quiet. Sometimes we might explore a dream, an image or a feeling that's hard to describe. We work at your pace, in a way that respects how you experience and process the world.
If you’re considering counselling but feel unsure, conflicted or worried about whether your difficulties are “bad" enough, you’re very welcome to get in touch. I offer a free 20-minute phone or video consultation where we can talk through what’s bringing you here and see whether working together feels right.
There’s no pressure to commit and no expectation that you’ll know exactly what to say. If reaching out feels difficult, that’s okay, many people feel that way. You don’t have to get it right. You just have to press send.
Feel free to have a look around my website to get an idea of how I work, how I might be able to help and to read my blog.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (Chelmsford Counselling Foundation)
- Diploma in Counselling Skills (Chelmsford Counselling Foundation)
- Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling (Chelmsford Counselling Foundation)
- Certificate in Eco/Outdoor Therapy
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
I also work with adults who experienced narcissistic abuse as children.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
20 minute consultation - FREE - Book online through my website
- Initial assessment (first appointment) £15
- Face-to Face Counselling £55
- Video Counselling £55
When I work
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Current availability:
Chelmsford: Monday PM & Wednesday throughout the day
Harlow: Thursday PM
I can offer flexibility for shift workers who may not be able to make the same time every week
Further information
I believe we all have a story to tell and you deserve to have yours heard. I have a relaxed and friendly approach to my work, taking time to build a trusting relationship with my clients. I can offer you a space where you can speak without judgement and in confidence and I will be warm, accepting and respectful of your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
Have a look around my profile and visit my website to see how outdoor and video counselling work. You can book a free 20 minute consultation online to see if I am the right counsellor for you.
