About me
Whether you're more of a private person or a natural sharer, talking to someone outside your everyday life is often a huge relief. At your pace, free from pressure and judgement, I can support you to explore a way forward that feels right for you.
You might come with a difficulty you can name, like a challenging relationship or anxiety. Perhaps you're processing a loss, or a change in how you see yourself. Sometimes it's more of a feeling, of being on edge, down or stuck. And if you're busy holding everything together, you may not have the bandwidth to see clearly what you need yet. We can begin to make space for that.
My approach is active and engaged (not sitting back in mysterious silence). I believe therapy is most effective and meaningful when it's a collaboration - done with you, not to you. And if theory interests you, I'm happy to talk that through too.
My areas of special interest include:
- Anxiety in its different forms, from low confidence to OCD.
- Neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism, AuDHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. I work with people processing a late diagnosis, and those curious about traits they've noticed. I also work with parents and partners of neurodivergent people. Personal experiences and my time as a school counsellor have given me insight into what it's like to grow up feeling somehow different.
- Fertility, family building and the perinatal journey. I've trained with the British Infertility Counselling Association, and I write and deliver fertility-inclusion training for organisations. This work includes the impact of early fertility issues, loss, pregnancy and early parenthood, different paths to parenthood, and creating a life without the family you hoped for.
I see clients in person from Berkhamsted and online.
Alongside my private practice, I've counselled within a secondary school and a hospice, and worked for the mental health charity Mind. Before that, I spent 15 years in the corporate and creative industries.
I am an Accredited Member of the NCPS and a Registered Member of the BACP. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling and a post-qualifying Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
Finding the right counsellor for you matters. I offer a free 20-minute introductory call, by phone or online. It's an opportunity to ask any questions and get a sense of how we could work together. Therapy can be short-term or open-ended. There's no obligation to go ahead with therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB
- Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB
Additional Training
- Working with OCD (CPD)
- Cruse Grief training (CPD)
- BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) Foundation Course
- BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) Advanced Course
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£60.00 for a 50 minute session
I offer discounts to trainee counsellors for online sessions at £45
I offer a free 20 minute phone chat for you to see if you think working with me would be a good fit and to ask any questions you may have.
When I work
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Further information
West London - online
Berkhamsted - in-person and online
