About me
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist and counsellor offering a safe space to clients where they can explore their feelings and gain a greater understanding about issues they may be facing. I work on both a short and long term basis with adult clients. This work may involve looking at how you are feeling and behaving in the present but also may explore events and feelings from the past which may be affecting you today. I integrate various theories including a trauma informed approach, humanistic theories and compassion focused therapy, tailoring the work to each individual.
I believe therapy can aid healing by providing a therapeutic relationship which is non-judgemental, authentic and based on trust.
I previously worked as a nurse and a midwife for 25 years and this experience can inform my therapeutic work especially when working with people who are facing challenges due to a chronic illness.
In addition to my work in private practice I have experience of working as a therapist within a G.P. setting, in an university counselling service and with a charity that provides counselling for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Through this work I have developed an interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma and have undertaken further study, recently achieving a Masters in Trauma Informed Practice at Nottingham University.
I, also, work for a charity that supports those with a cancer diagnosis and their relatives, providing short term counselling.
I have an enhanced DBS certificate, am in regular supervision and abide by the ethical framework of the BACP and Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute.
Outdoor Therapy
I offer outdoor therapy for those who would prefer to meet in a natural space. Research shows that spending time in nature and natural spaces can have a calming effect on us.
By taking our therapy work outside we will explore your relationship with nature, how you feel both emotionally and physically when in a natural space and how, in turn, this may help you as you explore the issues you are facing.
Outdoor therapy may take the form of 'walk and talk' or we may sit and spend time in a natural space.
In May 2022 I undertook training on Taking Therapy Outside with the Centre for Natural Reflection.
Currently I offer outdoor therapy in S6, S7 and S10 areas of Sheffield. If you would like more information about outdoor therapy please get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
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- MA Trauma Informed Practice
- BSc.(Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BA (Hons) Nursing Studies
- APT Accredited Level 2 Compassion Focused Therapy Essentials
- PODS training on Working with Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice.
- PODS training on Relational Trauma
- PODS training on Shame
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Taking Therapy Outdoors training with Centre For Natural Reflection.
In addition to my work in private practice I have experience of working as a therapist within a G.P. setting, in an university counselling service and with a charity that provides counselling for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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.
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
- Impact of chronic illness/diagnosis
- Major life changes
Therapies offered
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Fees
£38.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial 15 minute call, please contact me to book.
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