About me
Hello, my name is Ash. I am a qualified integrative counsellor. Every therapy relationship is unique, and your preferences to how we work are key. The kind of therapy I offer is open and ever involving, drawing of a variety of different theoretical approaches.
My aim is to offer a safe and contained space, where you can explore challenging issues without judgement. However, I am not a ‘nodding dog’ or ‘blank screen’ type of therapist. I do intend to work hard alongside you, to be an active partner in your process. Therapy done well can be life changing, and lifesaving, but it’s not always easy.
Seeking support is tough, and I have a particular interest in supporting those who feel most intimidated by the process or are perhaps only reaching out for the first time. The barriers can be deeply ingrained, culture, gender, family and life experiences can all play their part.
My approach will be tailored to your aims, but I do recognise that there are may different ways to support healing and change. Whilst counselling and psychotherapy are often labelled as ‘talk therapies’ talking is not always the only way, and contrary to popular belief, you are never obliged to ‘tell all’.
My philosophy aligns with the trauma informed approaches, believing that ‘what happened to you’ matters and recognising the importance of neuroscientific developments in the therapy field and the specific considerations required to support healing from trauma.
Because of my own professional background I offer discounts to Military, Blue Light and associated Front-Line workers, as I understand some of the unique challenges. I also have an interest in working with diversity and supporting those who experience marginalisation due to identity or differences.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BACP PG Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Inter-Psyche Institute (Kent and Medway NHS Trust)
- BACP Certificate in Counselling Skills L.3
- TQUK Certificate in Counselling Skills L.2
- CACHE Awareness in Mental Health L.2
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 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I currently offer discounts to those working in front line roles within the military, emergency services and NHS. If you are a student counsellor or experiencing financial hardship please contact me to discuss your needs.
