About me
You may come to therapy knowing exactly what you want to talk about, or with a sense that something isn't right but no clear words for it yet. We can begin wherever you are. My hope is that you'll find a warm, supportive relationship in which you can speak honestly without feeling judged or rushed. I strongly believe in hope, you may come to therapy feeling ‘hopeless’, if you do, I believe my role is to carry hope, until you are ready to do so yourself. Together, we might explore what is happening in your life now, how earlier experiences have shaped the way you see yourself and patterns in your relationships that you would like to understand better. You may have a harsh inner voice or have beliefs about yourself that you rarely share with anyone. Our work together will help you develop a better understanding of yourself and your relationships, help you make connections between the past and present and develop greater insight and awareness. I work creatively and intuitively. Humour is something I also value and to some clients’ surprise is something that will probably feature in sessions.
Having a strong connection is an essential element in therapy, I encourage openness and honesty, but I also understand that each client needs to go at their own pace and disclose aspects of their past only when they are ready.
I work for example with people experiencing grief, OCD, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. You may recognise that you are struggling or need support and space to explore unresolved feelings
I have a special interest and knowledge of grief and loss. I am particularly interested in disenfranchised grief. Grief is surprisingly not always recognised by society or the person experiencing it. Loss can encompass many areas; the loss of a relationship, friendship, divorce, work, health, the feeling of a loss of self and the death of a pet. I'm interested in the transitions of midlife and the changes and disconnection that can sometimes arise. You may look as though you are coping on the outside, while internally feeling lost, unsettled or unlike yourself. Therapy can be a space to explore what has shifted and what you need now. We have been living through an unprecedented amount of loss and change. Past experiences that may have been buried may have resurfaced. I believe that grief is an individual process. Therapy can help explore the complexities of grief. I do not believe that grief is something to ‘work through’ or ‘get over’, I believe that it is a process of learning to adapt. Everybody experiences grief in their own unique way and at their own speed. My role is to hear your stories and to understand your own personal experiences in a warm, caring, compassionate and non-judgmental environment.
Sessions
I offer face to face, online or telephone psychotherapy and counselling sessions. I am an integrative psychotherapist. I use a range of therapy approaches which are adapted to suit your own individual needs. My main theoretical model is Transactional Analysis, but I also use other theories and models, I am particularly interested in guided imagery and using metaphors.
I offer long term, short term and intensive single session therapy. Sessions last for 50 minutes. (Excluding intensive single session therapy) Please contact me or see my website for further information on intensive single session therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Psychotherapy (Level 7)
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- UKCP Accredited
I have been in practice since 2016. I trained at Northern Guild Psychotherapy. I am a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy.
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school Registered / Accredited
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Fees
£80.00 per session
