About me
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist and counsellor with extensive experience of working with people presenting with many different emotional and psychological difficulties. I have worked in a GP practice, private clinic and city centre large charitable organisations.
I have been in private practice for fourteen years and I work with Individuals and Couples on a wide range of issues such as:
anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, low self esteem/low confidence, bereavement, abuse, poor sense of self, work-related matters, life transitions, fertility problems and miscarriage.
My approach is supportive and non- judgemental. I will work alongside you, drawing on my experience and rigorous training to identify and explore the areas which may be causing difficulty. For instance; problems with and in relationships, childhood experiences, unhelpful patterns of behaviour or thinking, feeling stuck, unresolved grief or poor attachment. From a place of deeper awareness, positive changes can be made.
Coming to therapy is not always an easy decision to make. However, once you have taken that step, you may find it interesting, emotionally supportive, an enabler of positive change and a way of finding your way through a difficult time in your life. It may well be an investment in your future well being.
If you are interested in seeing if psychotherapy/counselling is for you, you can email or phone me, and we can arrange an initial session. This will be an opportunity for us to see if we are a 'good fit', for you to explain what has brought you and what you would like to gain from the sessions. It will give you the chance to find out more about my practice and to ask questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist with the UKCP and a Certified Transactional Analyst (TA)
- MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, Distinction (Metanoia Institute)
- International Certification as a Transactional Analyst (CTA)
- Foundation Degree (FdA) in Humanistic Counselling with Transactional Analysis (BACP accredited course), Winchester and Middlesex University
- Accredited member of BACP ( 2014-2024)
- Member of the International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis (IARTA)
- Member of the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA)
- Accredited member of the British Infertility Association (AMBICA)
- BA Honours (Sheffield University)
As a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), I abide by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
As an accredited member of the British Infertility Association (AMBICA) I abide by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
- Couples £75.00 per session
- Payment by BACs prior to session
Further information
As a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor (Certified Transactional Analyst) and a member of the UKCP, I am required to provide annual evidence of Continuing Professional Development - workshops, training, and reading.
I integrate many types of therapies into my work so that I can best meet the unique needs of each client I work with, such as mindfulness, Gestalt, and trauma-focused therapy.
Advanced Certificate in Trauma-focused therapy
