About me
About Me
Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. You may be struggling with a relationship, bereavement, low self-esteem, anxiety or a difficult life event and finding it hard to know where to turn. Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone.
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor with over 19 years’ experience working with adolescents, adults and couples. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit one particular model of counselling. We will work together at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on what matters most to you.
Clients often tell me they feel able to talk openly because I offer a warm, calm and non-judgemental environment where they feel genuinely heard, accepted and understood. I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship provides the foundation for meaningful and lasting change.
Life can sometimes leave us feeling stuck, frightened or disconnected from ourselves. Counselling can help you make sense of difficult experiences, recognise unhelpful patterns and discover healthier ways of coping. Together we will explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping you develop greater clarity, resilience and confidence.
Over the years I have supported people through a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, family issues, affairs and betrayal, bereavement, pregnancy and postnatal depression, miscarriage, childhood trauma, and issues relating to identity and self-worth.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, faiths, sexual orientations and gender identities. I am committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and compassionate space where everyone feels safe, valued and accepted.
I also work with counselling students, offering personal therapy and professional support throughout their training. Having a confidential space to reflect on both personal and professional experiences can be invaluable as you develop your confidence and identity as a counsellor.
My practice provides a discreet, welcoming and confidential environment where you can speak freely without fear of judgement. Whether you are facing a current crisis or carrying painful experiences from the past, I will work alongside you to help you understand yourself more fully and move towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I offer counselling in person from my practice in Ealing, as well as online and telephone sessions where appropriate.
Finding the right counsellor is an important decision. If you feel my approach may be right for you, I would be pleased to hear from you. I am happy to answer any questions you may have and discuss how counselling could support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & Professional Experience
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor with over nineteen years’ experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples. My integrative approach enables me to tailor therapy to each individual, recognising that everyone brings their own unique experiences, strengths and challenges.
My aim is to create a safe therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable exploring even the most difficult thoughts and emotions.
Professional Qualifications
Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling with Children & Families
BACP Accredited Counsellor
Member of the UKRCP
Throughout my career I have worked in a variety of respected counselling organisations alongside building a successful private practice in Ealing.
My experience includes working with Phoenix (formerly Open Door Counselling Service), the Tasha Foundation and Place2Be, where I worked as a School Counsellor supporting children and young people.
I began my work counselling teachers through Teacher Support Network. As my role developed, I also provided counselling through Workplace Options, supporting employees from a broad range of organisations and professional backgrounds.
Alongside my private practice, I continue to work with a number of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), including BUPA, Moving Minds and Bodycare. This broad range of experience has enabled me to work with clients from many different backgrounds, presenting with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem, workplace pressures and significant life transitions.
I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is central to successful counselling. My aim is to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and supported. Together, we can explore your difficulties at a pace that feels right for you, helping you gain greater insight, develop resilience and move towards lasting, meaningful change.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees
My fees are:
• £70 for a 50-minute individual counselling session
• £80 for a 60-minute couples counselling session
• £40 for a 50-minute counselling session for trainee counsellors
I believe counselling should be as accessible as possible. Concessionary rates may be available in some circumstances, so please feel free to get in touch if you would like to discuss this.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory telephone call, giving us the opportunity to discuss what has brought you to seek counselling at this time, answer any questions you may have, and decide whether we feel we are the right fit to work together.
I understand that life can be busy and, where possible, I am happy to accommodate shift workers and those with changing work patterns.
I operate a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you have any questions about sessions, fees or arranging an appointment, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Further information
I appreciate that taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. My aim is to provide a welcoming, relaxed and confidential environment where you can feel at ease. I am happy to accommodate shift workers where possible and offer both short-term and longer-term counselling, either in person or online.
