About me
Available days & evenings with flexibility.
Taking the first step toward counselling can feel like a big leap - I want to start by saying that it’s okay not to have all the answers right now. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply curious about what counselling might offer, you’re in the right place.
I offer a calm, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings safely and at your own pace. My aim is to provide an environment in which you feel heard, respected, and understood - without judgment or pressure.
I work face-to-face in Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough, offering walk and talk therapy or face-to-face in comfortable, private rooms designed to help you feel at ease. Both locations are conveniently situated close to the local train stations, with nearby parking available. For those who prefer greater flexibility, I also offer online and telephone counselling, enabling you to access support from the comfort of your own home.
Whether you are seeking therapy for a specific concern or simply wish to deepen your self-understanding, I aim to provide a professional and compassionate service that supports your well-being and personal growth.
You don’t need to fit into any mould to begin this journey. You might be navigating anxiety, low self-worth, loss, relationship difficulties, major life transitions - or maybe you’re just feeling that something isn’t quite right and you don’t know why. That’s okay. This space is for you, just as you are.
Starting therapy is an act of courage and care for yourself. If you feel ready, or even just curious, I’d be honoured to meet you and talk more about how we can work together. You’re welcome to reach out with any questions or to arrange an initial session.
Whatever brings you here, I see your willingness to explore - and that’s already a meaningful beginning.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a counsellor who works from an integrative approach, drawing especially from Person-Centred, Existential, and Gestalt therapies. What that means is I believe deeply in creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can be truly heard - perhaps in a way you’ve never experienced before. I don’t see myself as the expert on your life. Instead, I trust that you hold the answers within you, and I’m here to walk alongside you as we explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together.
The Person-Centred part of my work is all about relationship - real, human-to-human connection. I’ll offer you empathy, genuine presence, and acceptance, because I believe that healing and growth happen when we feel seen and valued for who we really are.
From an Existential perspective, I also understand that life can bring some big, often uncomfortable questions: Who am I? What is my purpose? Why do I feel lost? These are not problems to be fixed, but experiences to be explored. In our work together, we can sit with these questions - looking at the freedom and responsibility we have in shaping our lives, and the meaning we find (or seek) along the way.
The Gestalt approach adds a creative and embodied dimension to therapy. It invites us to look at what’s happening in the here and now - how you feel in your body, how you relate to others, and how unfinished experiences from the past may still be shaping your present. Sometimes we might use dialogue, role-play, or guided experiments to bring more awareness to your patterns and possibilities for change.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I believe that everyone deserves access to quality counselling, regardless of their financial situation. To make therapy more accessible, I offer a sliding scale for individuals on low incomes. This means that session fees can be adjusted based on your personal circumstances, ensuring support is available when it’s needed most. If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss available options in confidence - together, we can find a rate that works for you.
Available days and evenings with flexibility.
- Monday 9am-9pm
- Tuesday 1pm - 9pm
- Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
- Thursday 9am - 9pm
- Friday 9am - 6pm
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short-term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free 20-minute online introduction session to give you a chance to see how counselling with me feels before making any commitments. It’s a relaxed space for us to meet, talk a little about what brings you to therapy, and answer any questions you might have. This short session can help you decide if I’m the right fit for you and give you a sense of what to expect from our work together.
