About me
Whatever brought you here today welcome,
Whether you are looking to support yourself or for someone you care about, finding the right therapist is an important decision and I hope this gives you a sense of who I am and how I work.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, exhausted from carrying things on your own, or simply aware something does not feel quite right. Whatever has brought you here today you do not have to navigate it alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate non- judgemental space where you can be yourself. My approach is rooted in humanistic values and shaped by an integrative way of working., meaning I tailor therapy to the individual in front of me, rather than relying on a single handed approach. I believe no two people experience life in the same way, and therapy should reflect the uniqueness of this.
Working relationally, I pay close attention to not only what is being said, but also to the subtle details that can offer a deeper insight into your experience. Together we can explore emotions, patterns, relationships, and life experiences, helping you create a greater understanding of yourself and build confidence that extends beyond our sessions.
I work with children(10+), young people and adults, supporting a wide range of difficulties. I have a particular experience in loss and bereavement, baby loss and perinatal mental health, trauma and neurodiversity. As a neurodivergent therapist and a parent to neurodivergent children, I bring both professional knowledge and personal understanding to this area of my work.
Alongside talking therapy I also integrate somatic awareness and I am trained in EMDR , recognising that our experiences are often held not only in our minds but within our bodies too.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience.
I have worked with adults at St.Wilfreds hospice in a bereavement and loss focused counselling role.
I worked as a young people and children's counsellor with The Seahorse Project (within St.Wilfreds Hospice) working with ages 6-18 years.
I have worked as a volunteer counsellor for Macmillan supporting those with cancer and their friends and families.
I worked as a school counsellor in a primary setting (ages 4-11) and a boarding school setting ( ages 13-19).
I support baby loss charities and those that have had miscarriage, still birth, neonatal loss, recurrent pregnancy loss, birth trauma, TMFR (termination for medical reasons) TOPFA (termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly).
Working closely with NHS services, including contributing to baby loss and maternal mental health programmes. I have also been the lead therapist at a number of NHS baby loss events supporting families.
Qualifications.
I hold professional Insurances and registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
I am DBS enhanced checked.
Fdsc in person-centred counselling (university of Brighton).
BSc in Person Centred Counselling (University of Brighton)
I am a qualified EMDR practitioner levels 1-3 (EMDR NEXUS)
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
As an EMDR therapist, I can also integrate EMDR into our sessions where it feels beneficial. Sometimes experiences can remain "stuck" despite our best efforts to move forward. EMDR can help the brain and body process these experiences in a way that promotes healing and reduces their emotional impact. As with all of my work, this would be introduced thoughtfully, collaboratively, and only if it feels right for you.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work, and I believe the environment we meet in matters too. For over six years, I have worked from a dedicated private therapy room that has been thoughtfully created to feel calm, welcoming, and inclusive.
My aim is for you to feel at ease from the moment you walk through the door. Whether you are attending as a child, young person, or adult, the space has been designed to support conversation, reflection, creativity, and growth, allowing you to bring all parts of yourself into the room.
The therapy space is equipped with a variety of resources and creative mediums, enabling me to tailor sessions to the individual sitting in front of me. This may include working with collages, stones, sand, therapeutic books, visual resources, or creative activities. Equally, it may simply be a quiet, confidential space where you can pause, breathe, and be yourself. I believe therapy should meet you where you are, and together we can find the approach that feels most supportive for your needs.
Located in the heart of Uckfield, East Sussex, the practice offers disabled access, free parking, and public transport links within a short walking distance, helping to make therapy as accessible as possible.
Further information
You do not have to have all the answers before reaching out. Sometimes people contact me with a clear idea of what they would like support with while others simply know something needs to change.
Together we will work at a pace that feels right for you, balancing support with a gentle challenge to help you move towards the life you want to live.
I often hear the phrase 'reach out' but I know how difficult that can be when you're struggling. Sometimes instead of waiting for people to reach out we need to reach towards them. so this is me reaching out to you.
If you have found yourself connecting with what you have read, I warmly welcome you to get in touch. Finding the right therapist is important, and I would be honoured to explore whether we are the right fit to work together.
