This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I have experience in working with clients from all backgrounds, and have worked with a vast range of presenting issues. I also have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering support to those navigating feelings of loneliness, identity issues, low esteem and the complexities of coming out. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, and trauma, particularly as these issues intersect with LGBTQIA+ identities.
My approach to therapy is mainly person-centred, combining elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness and is always tailored to the individual needs of each client. I believe in the power of a validating therapeutic relationship and strive to empower my clients through a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and mental health awareness. I am known for my empathetic and open-minded approach, and I am deeply committed to supporting each client's unique path towards wellbeing, growth and authenticity.
My counselling journey started 11 years ago in 2013- and although my end goal was to be able to facilitate a safe, non -judgemental and understanding space for others to explore their own experiences/emotions and create change, there was also a lot of self reflection and growth needed in order for me to understand and be my authentic self, to be able to be there for my clients and sit with them in their own experiences
I have had many hours of counselling myself and am very aware that it can be far from easy, and there is no overnight fix, but it can be life changing and transformational. For me, the deeper the relationship with my therapists developed, the more safe and open I became- and that’s where the real change happened. I’m a firm believer that the most powerful relationship we will ever have is the one we have with ourselves.
I also have experience in teaching counselling students in their first year of training.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Introduction and Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling
- Working within schools as a counsellor
- Teaching levels 2/3 introduction and intermediate students
- I have a lot of experience within the LGBTQIA+ community
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
£60.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute phone/online call for you to get a feel for me and the way we could work together- to create change. We can discuss your goals and expectations, and I can answer any questions that you may have. I will be asking questions to get to know and understand you better, and reflect on how I can best support you in our working relationship together.
Online sessions will be for 50 minutes and charged at £60. I can be flexible with hours and days from Monday through to Sunday.
When I work
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I can offer sessions 7 days a week with planning and negotiation. Daytime and evening sessions are both available and I’m flexible in my approach in regards to hours, based on your needs.
Further information
I can offer sessions online and over the telephone. I also offer to meet in person before we start working together if that’s what you decide you would like.
