This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I offer both face-to-face and Zoom counselling sessions, so you can choose the format that feels most comfortable for you. The initial consultation is free, as I believe it's crucial for us to see if we're a good fit for one another. It’s important that you feel comfortable with your therapist, and this session gives you the opportunity to ask any questions and get a sense of how I work. I primarily work using a Psychodynamic approach which means we explore how your past experiences, including childhood and significant life events, may be influencing your current feelings, behaviours and relationships. This approach can help uncover deep-rooted patterns and lead to greater self-awareness and emotional healing. Together, we’ll create a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings safely, at a pace that suits you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold qualifications from the CPCAB central awarding body and have completed HICA training with a specialisation in infertility trauma. As a member of the BACP, I am dedicated to delivering compassionate and effective support to individuals facing the challenges of emotional trauma.
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 per session
Additional information
First session free of charge.
Further information
"I never imagined that my journey through life would involve facing both personal trauma and the devastating struggle with infertility. Yet, these experiences have profoundly shaped who I am today and how I approach my work as a therapist."
I have experienced personal trauma, been a victim of abusive behaviour, and faced the heart-wrenching struggle of infertility. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the complexities of emotional pain and despair. They allow me to offer a unique and compassionate perspective in my work as a therapist.
My journey through infertility has been deeply personal. At the age of 34, I was abruptly diagnosed with early menopause, a diagnosis that shattered my dreams of having a biological child. The news was delivered without care or compassion and I was offered no assistance to help me navigate this life changing news. I found myself thrust into this overwhelming journey, feeling lost and alone as I tried to make sense of the myriad of emotions I was feeling. Each step seemed daunting, and the emotional toll was significant. It was a challenge to find clarity amidst the chaos,
The emotional and financial strain was immense. I faced countless rounds of IVF with egg donors, each attempt filled with hope and yet met with heartbreak. This personal struggle has given me profound insight into the pain that infertility can bring.
I understand how isolating and challenging this journey can be, and I am here to offer a compassionate and empathetic space where you can feel heard and supported. My own experiences have deeply informed my approach to therapy and I am dedicated to walking alongside you with understanding and compassion as you navigate your own path.
