About me
About Me
I work with people facing a wide range of difficulties — depression, anxiety, loss and grief, addiction, bad habits, relationship difficulties, and the quieter sense that life simply isn’t working as it should. I believe we all have internal resources to flourish, but these can become blocked by past experiences, stress, or repeating patterns. Therapy helps to identify and remove the barriers that prevent you from living the life you want.
Alongside my work with individuals, I have a strong focus on couples therapy. Many people seek help because of conflict, communication problems, emotional distance, or the breakdown of an important relationship. I support couples to understand the patterns driving their difficulties, rebuild connection, and develop healthier ways of relating.
Therapy is not a panacea, but it can change the trajectory of a life — and of a relationship. I take seriously the responsibility of working with you and am committed to helping you find your own solutions.
With over twenty years of experience in the mental health field, I offer professional and discreet individual counselling and couples therapy in Sevenoaks and Rochester. I also provide online therapy via video for those who prefer or require remote sessions.
If you would like to discuss your situation, please feel free to contact me by email or text in the first instance. When enquiring, please let me know whether you are seeking face-to-face or online sessions, and your preferred practice location.
For further information, please visit: www.blbupchurch.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
- I hold MBACP status (verifiable on BACP website), the recommended standard when seeking a therapist or counsellor.
- Diploma in integrative counselling 2010-2013.
- I worked in the fields of substance misuse and psychiatry for over twenty years, as a qualified mental health nurse (RNMH).
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
£65.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I see adults (18 years and upwards) and couples for face-to-face sessions in premises in Sevenoaks (TN13), Rochester High Street (ME1) and Buckhurst Hill (IG9). I also offer online video sessions, via Whereby (similar to Zoom).
Individuals:
Face-face-face appointments - £65 per session (50 minutes)
Online video sessions, via Whereby - £65 per session (50 minutes)
Couples:
Face-to-face appointments - £80 per session (50 minutes).
Online video sessions, via Whereby - £80 per session (50 minutes)
When I work
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Flexible appointment times, including daytime and evenings. Saturdays in Buckhurst Hill or online only. I work from premises in three towns - Sevenoaks, Rochester and Buckhurst Hill.
