About me
I specialise in working with young people, students, and adults who may look like they’re coping on the outside, but underneath feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite themselves. Sometimes life can feel heavy. You might be overthinking, struggling with confidence, relationships, identity, ADHD, anxiety, or simply feeling like you’ve lost your way a little.
People come to me for all kinds of reasons. Some are carrying anxiety, low mood or stress that’s built up over time. Others are dealing with relationship problems, bullying, or things from childhood that still feel unresolved. Whatever’s brought you here, if you feel stuck and want to make sense of it, that’s exactly what this space is for.
We’ll look at what’s difficult for you right now, but often that’s connected to things further back, patterns or beliefs you might not even notice, that shape how you feel, behave or relate to people today.
The relationship we build together is at the heart of how I work, just as much as whatever you bring into the room. I believe that if you feel safe, you can heal, so creating that safety comes first. This is somewhere you can be completely yourself and talk about how you actually feel, without needing to filter it. We’ll explore your world together, and you’re not alone in that process.
I also have experience working with neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and autism, and work with a lot of students and young adults.
I’ve spent over 6 years supporting young people and adults in schools, colleges, mental health settings, and private practice. My style is warm, down to earth, and real. I aim to create a space where you can feel comfortable enough to talk openly, make sense of what’s going on, and begin moving forward.
I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on you and what you’re bringing. This includes CBT, psychodynamic, and person-centred approaches, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I’m a down to earth therapist and place a lot of importance on building a genuine, trusting relationship. This is often what helps people begin to open up, especially if they’ve found it difficult to talk in the past. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and not judged.
We’ll go at your pace. Some people know exactly what they want to talk about, others don’t, and that’s completely okay. If you’d like to get a sense of whether I might be the right fit, I offer a free 20-minute call to answer any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified integrative counsellor with professional training across a range of therapeutic approaches.
My qualifications include:
• BSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Level 5 Diploma in Working with Young People
• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Level 4 Diploma in Life Coaching
• Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Studies
• Level 2 Diploma in Listening Skills
Alongside my core qualifications, I’ve completed additional professional training in anxiety, low mood, trauma, autism, ADHD, self-harm, sexuality and suicidal thoughts.
I have experience working with both young people and adults, including work within secondary schools and universities, supporting a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what feels right for you, rather than sticking rigidly to just one.
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
I work with all ages, but I have a passion and a speciality in working with young people. 12-25 years.
I really enjoy working with young people and when working with adults working with their inner child can be very powerful.
Fees
Additional information
Sessions are from £80
As well as standard weekly sessions, I also offer cost effective fortnightly sessions. Finding the right therapist is vital to success. To help you decide if I'm the right therapist for you, I offer a free initial 20-minute call.
When I work
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Further information
I have previously worked as a school and college counsellor.
I am able to build good therapeutic relationships and rapports with young people. Which really helps movement forward.
I have also worked with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ, self harm and suicidal ideation and have extra training in all of the above.
I also have a level 4 diploma in life coaching which can also be very powerful and compliment the counselling.
