About me
As a BACP Accredited psychodynamic counsellor, I offer a safe and reflective space in which to explore whatever has brought you here, at this time. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression, or have relationship, family, or job difficutlies. You may be going through a life transition, or have experienced loss, grief, or trauma.
Alternatively, you may feel stuck or unfulfilled, or wonder why the same patterns seem to be repeating themselves, again and again, whether in jobs, relationships, or general pleasure in life.
Psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy can help with difficulties in both the past and the present. We would look at what is going on for you now and then explore the ways in which your earliest life experiences have become internalised, perhaps repeating themselves in ways which are no longer serving you well.
I welcome people of all identitites, abilities and neurodiversities and recognise and value the ways in which we have all been shaped by our individual and collective experiences. I am open to correction and challenge, where I fall short.
As it has been shown that the relationship between you and your therapist is the biggest predictor of change, I suggest an initial consultation, which would help us determine whether I can help you and whether we both think we could work well together. This session is in person, for 50mins, at the reduced fee of £25. Further information is on my website https://www.cmcounselling.uk/ or email me at cmcounselling@protonmail.com .
I work from EH1 Therapies in the West End, Tues-Fri from 8am. EH1 Therapies is located in a basement flat, accessed via a flight of stone stairs. Unfortunately, it is not wheelchair accessible. If this is a barrier, please get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BACP (Accredited) psychodynamic counsellor and hold a Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Human Relations and Counselling, awarded by Robert Gordon University and accredited by COSCA.
I began counselling in 2022, in two Third Sector services, one for people experiencing long-term illness, their families and carers and the other for people with mental health struggles, such as depression, anxiety, stress, loss, grief and past trauma. I have been in private practice since 2024.
Prior to training in counselling, I was a scientist in cancer services for eighteen years and have a PhD in Medical Physics. I then retained in Community Education and have a further eighteen years' experience working with disadvantaged and marginalised communities, in prison education, homelessness and supported accommodation, drug and alcohol services, domestic abuse services, youth work and policy. All of my prior life and work experience has led me to where I am now.
As an Accredited member of BACP, I have met the quality standard for experienced practitioners, in terms of competence and ethical practice and I adhere to the BACP ethical framework and complaints procedures.
I am insured through PPS and am a PVG Scheme Member for regulated work with children and protected adults, in both support work and counselling. I work with ages 16+ years.
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.
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
The above list is not exclusive and it may be more helpful to make an appointment for an initial consultation, during which we would have time to figure out whether I can help and whether we could work well together.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
I offer an initial consultation at the reduced fee of £25. Thereafter, sessions are £55 for 50mins, for new clients.
I invoice monthly in arrears and payment can be made by bank transfer, or and agreed alternative method of payment.
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