About me
Life can change in ways we never expected. Whether you're adjusting to life after cancer treatment, supporting someone you love through illness, living with anxiety or burnout, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, you don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate and confidential space where you can talk openly without fear of judgement. Together we can explore your experiences, make sense of difficult emotions and help you move towards a life that feels more balanced, meaningful and authentic.
While I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, I have a particular interest in supporting people after cancer treatment, those living with the long-term emotional impact of cancer, carers, partners and family members. The end of treatment is often expected to feel like a relief, yet many people describe feeling anxious, uncertain, isolated or as though they have lost part of themselves. Therapy offers an opportunity to process these experiences and rebuild confidence for the future.
I also work with clients experiencing:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Stress and burnout
Depression and low mood
Bereavement and loss
Life transitions and identity changes
Relationship difficulties
Self-esteem and confidence
Workplace stress
ADHD and autistic characteristics
Men's emotional wellbeing
My approach is primarily person-centred, meaning I believe you are the expert on your own life. Rather than offering advice or telling you what to do, I work alongside you, helping you discover your own strengths, gain greater self-awareness and find solutions that feel right for you. Where appropriate, I also draw upon psychoeducation and practical coping strategies to support your understanding and emotional wellbeing.
Before becoming a counsellor I spent many years in senior leadership within business. This experience gives me a genuine understanding of the pressures that can come with demanding careers, caring responsibilities, major life changes and balancing the expectations we place upon ourselves. I appreciate how easily we can lose sight of our own wellbeing whilst looking after everyone else.
I offer counselling both in person and online, providing a safe, accepting and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can explore whatever is important to you at your own pace.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful change. If you're wondering whether counselling is right for you, I welcome an initial conversation to answer any questions and help you decide whether we're a good fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within the BACP Ethical Framework, providing safe, ethical and client-centred counselling.
My counselling training has equipped me to work with a wide range of emotional and psychological issues, with my core approach being person-centred. I continue to develop my practice through ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), regular clinical supervision and professional learning to ensure my knowledge and skills remain current.
Alongside my counselling practice, I have over 30 years' experience in senior leadership within business. This background gives me a strong understanding of workplace stress, burnout, change, leadership pressures, caring responsibilities and the emotional impact that significant life events can have on individuals and families.
I have a particular professional interest in supporting people affected by cancer, including those living with and beyond cancer, as well as carers and family members adjusting to the emotional challenges that often continue after treatment has ended.
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4)
Level 2 Understanding Autism
Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Regular Clinical Supervision in accordance with BACP requirements
I welcome clients aged 18 and over and offer counselling both in person and online.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
In Person Sessions £60.00
Online and Telephone Sessions £50.00
Students/Student Counsellors and Over 65's £45.00
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