About me
My Approach
My practice is grounded in a holistic approach and humanistic principles, meaning I take into account the full range of factors that make up your unique experience, including your thoughts; feelings; past experiences; and current circumstances. I also fully believe in your capacity to make the best choices for yourself and enact positive change when given the right support; this is the essence of humanistic therapy.
In practice, this means I adapt my style to what works best for you, drawing from different therapeutic tools as needed. For instance, we might explore how past experiences influence your present feelings; examine how you relate to yourself and others; or look at practical steps to manage current challenges. The aim is to create a tailored approach that fits your unique situation and supports you to work towards your personal goals.
At the heart of my approach is an open and collaborative way of working that honours your autonomy. I firmly believe that you possess the inner strength and resources needed to put into place the changes that you would like to see in your life; our work together aims to support you in accessing these.
My training is in Gestalt, Person-Centred, and Transactional Analysis, which gives me a range of approaches to work with you, depending on what you need and what feels right for you. I have experience in both short-term and long-term counselling.
What to expect
In our sessions, you can expect a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgemental space.
I place great importance on building a strong therapeutic relationship (or ‘working alliance’), as I believe this usually forms the foundation of successful therapy. This means I fully understand the need to build and earn trust first, and that this can take some time. I will therefore always aim to work collaboratively and at a pace that suits you. The space we create together is a collaborative one, grounded in curiosity, care, and honesty. I’ll be alongside you as we explore what is going on for you internally and relationally, whether that’s something happening in the present, something rooted in the past, or something stuck in between.
Our work together will take place in a safe, supportive, and holding environment where we can explore your thoughts and feelings freely.
How I Can Help
Throughout our sessions I can support you to:
- Navigate current challenges in your life - whether emotional, relational, or situational - and begin to make sense of what might be feeling difficult, stuck, or overwhelming
- Explore the way you relate to yourself and others, including any patterns that might be holding you back or leaving you feeling disconnected
- Examine ingrained assumptions you may have about yourself, your value, and what may be possible for you; and considering how these might influence your present circumstances
- Make decisions that align with your values and goals
- Connect with and develop your inherent capacity for growth, resilience, and positive change
Session Structure
Sessions will be 50 minutes long, usually on a weekly basis, at £75. My approach tends to be more open-ended, allowing us to work at a pace that suits you. We'll have regular reviews to ensure you're getting what you need from our sessions and to discuss how you feel the work is progressing.
While I often work in the longer term, my NHS work has been in a time-limited, short-term setting, meaning I can cater for both. We can discuss what timeframe might be most beneficial for you during our initial consultation.
***Please note, my email responses sometimes end up in junk folders. If you have not received a response to an enquiry, please do check your junk folders. I always aim to respond.***
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute
- Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Metanoia Institute
- Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies, Metanoia Institute
- PGCert in Psychology, BPP University
- MA Oxon English Language and Literature, University of Oxford
I have experience in both longer-term and short-term therapy settings, including at a busy NHS practice.
I am a registered member of both the UKCP and the BACP. I abide by their Codes of Ethics. I am also professionally insured. 
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
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.
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.
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
£75.00 per session
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