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About me
As a psychodynamic counsellor with a background in education for over 20 years, I bring an understanding of how people learn, adapt and make sense of their experiences and how early relationships can quietly shape the way we think, feel and relate. What patterns show up in your relationships, feelings and thoughts? This work is not about managing symptoms, but about exploring together what is going on in your internal world. Your unique patterns have been a way of solving problems that you didn't have words for. We can work together to find the words for your experiences. Together, over time, we can get to know you better.
Life can be busy. In sessions we can slow down the pace. This space allows you to say what is on your mind and notice your feelings, or lack of them. We can be curious about this together. There are no worksheets or homework. Instead, I will sit with you through what is happening and help make sense of what is going on.
Together, through collaboration, we can get to know you better. It is not immediate, but through our work together, new options and possibilities can emerge. These changes can be subtle and long lasting. We would meet weekly at the same time.
The first time starting counselling often feels daunting. But it can turn into a pivotal part of your week that you value, because you can feel the difference it is making in your life. If you would like to arrange to talk to see if it feels right for us to work together, feel free to get in touch by email or call.
Training, qualifications & experience
Counselling Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Human Relations and Counselling - Human Development Scotland (HDS) and Robert Gordon University
- COSCA Counselling Skills - Strathclyde University
Additional Credentials
Membership: Registered Member, British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Diploma: PGDE with Distinction, University of Strathclyde 2006
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).
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Fees
£65.00 per session
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Further information
I have experienced how meeting at the same time and place weekly, while you find words to tell your story, can make lasting, impactful changes to life and its challenges. We can explore what lies underneath your behaviours and patterns. All at your pace, with what you bring. We can work long or short term, depending on your needs, reviewing progress regularly.
