About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, trauma or difficult life changes? I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what you are experiencing.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work with adults and couples, tailoring therapy to your individual needs, pace and goals. My experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma, domestic abuse, loss, bereavement, disability and illness.
My private practice is based in Skinburness, and I also offer walking talking therapy in and around Silloth and the surrounding areas. For clients who may find traditional therapy rooms difficult, I can also offer animal assisted interventions with my dog, helping to create a calm and supportive environment.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but you do not have to manage things alone. If you are looking for compassionate counselling support, I would be pleased to hear from you.
Counselling Services
Individuals
I provide one-to-one counselling for adults, offering support that is tailored to your circumstances, goals and pace. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma, domestic abuse, loss, bereavement, disability and illness. My approach is compassionate, confidential and collaborative, helping you explore what feels difficult, understand yourself more clearly, and move towards positive change.
Couples
If you and your partner are feeling disconnected, finding communication difficult, or struggling to move through a challenging period, couples counselling can provide a supportive space to explore what is happening between you. I can help you identify patterns, improve understanding, and work together towards healthier communication and stronger connection.
Walking Talking Therapy (Green Therapy)
Traditional counselling rooms do not suit everyone. Walking talking therapy, also known as Green Therapy, offers the opportunity to talk while walking outdoors in natural surroundings. Being in nature, moving gently and breathing fresh air can feel calming, grounding and restorative. I offer planned walks in and around Silloth and the surrounding areas, with sessions lasting between one and three hours and taking place during natural daylight.
Animal Assisted Interventions
Animals can offer calm, non-judgemental companionship and help create a sense of safety and ease. My animal assisted interventions involve working with my dog and may include gentle activities such as stroking, brushing, playing or walking together. This approach can support openness, connection and emotional wellbeing in a relaxed environment.
Animal assisted therapy may help reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of social isolation, while supporting mood, confidence and self-worth. For some clients, the presence of an animal can make therapy feel more approachable and help build a renewed sense of comfort, trust and purpose.
I also deliver Ofqual-regulated Level 1, 2 and 3 First Aid for Mental Health courses for individuals, community groups and workplaces, helping people build confidence in recognising and responding to mental health concerns.
I offer four-hour anxiety and stress workshops designed to help participants better understand stress responses and learn practical tools for managing anxiety and everyday pressure.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Fda Integrative Counselling.
- Mental Health First Aid Trainer
- Couples Counselling
- Counselling young people
- Rewind Technique
- Online counselling video and phone
- Hoarding disorder workshop
- Attachment workshop
- Pet Bereavement Diploma
- Animal Assisted Intervention workshop
- Mental Health First Aid
- ASIST suicide intervention skills training
- Eating disorders
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual £50.00
Couples £80.00
I accept cash, card payments, or bank transfer.
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