About me
I am a person-centred counsellor based in Lancaster, offering warm, welcoming and compassionate counselling in a safe, confidential environment. I provide a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
My approach is grounded in empathy, understanding and respect. I believe that developing a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is central to counselling, and I will work alongside you without judgement, helping you to feel heard, understood and accepted.
You may be looking for counselling because you are struggling with your emotional wellbeing, trying to make sense of difficult or traumatic experiences, or wanting to develop greater self-awareness and understanding. You may be experiencing challenges around your identity or relationships, or simply feel that something in your life needs to change. Whatever has brought you to counselling, you do not have to navigate it alone.
As a person-centred counsellor, I will not tell you what you should do or make assumptions about your experiences. Instead, we will work collaboratively to explore what is important to you, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and find ways to move forward with greater confidence.
I offer face-to-face counselling in Lancaster, as well as telephone counselling and secure online counselling. Sessions take place in a quiet and confidential setting, with the flexibility to choose the format that feels most comfortable and appropriate for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist and hold a degree in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a fully registered member of the BACP and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
I work with adults, teenagers and couples, offering both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on your needs. I also offer intimate partner therapy, providing a safe and supportive space for couples to explore difficulties within their relationship, improve communication and develop a deeper understanding of one another.
I have experience working with a range of concerns, including identity, emotional difficulties, self-esteem, relationships and neurodiversity. I have a particular understanding of the experiences of young people, having previously worked in education and provided counselling support to children and teenagers.
My previous experience also includes working with the LGBTQIA+ community through a local LGBTQIA+ charity, where I supported people with a range of personal and emotional concerns. I have also worked within a residential therapeutic community supporting individuals recovering from addiction, giving me experience of working alongside people facing complex and challenging circumstances.
My background in teaching has further developed my understanding of children and young people and the different challenges they may experience as they grow and develop. I bring this experience into my counselling work with teenagers, creating a space where they can feel listened to, respected and able to explore what is happening for them without judgement.
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
If you are considering counselling and would like to explore working with me, please get in touch by email. We can arrange a free 20-minute online meeting or telephone call to introduce ourselves and discuss what you are looking for from counselling.
This initial conversation is an opportunity for you to tell me a little about what has brought you to counselling, talk about any previous experiences of therapy, and ask any questions you may have about the counselling process. It also gives us both the opportunity to consider whether working together feels like the right fit, without any commitment to book ongoing sessions.
If we decide to work together, we would usually begin with weekly counselling sessions. We can regularly review how things are going and consider the frequency and length of sessions according to your needs and what feels most helpful for you.
Choosing a counsellor is a personal decision, and finding someone you feel comfortable with is important. I aim to make that first step as straightforward and welcoming as possible.
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Further information
Individuals -£55
Couples/Intimate partner Relationship -£75
