About me
Are you looking for change in some area of your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands on you? Are you experiencing too much low mood and worry, and struggling to find joy and satisfaction? Perhaps events in the present or from the past are holding you back from thriving in your personal or professional life. Maybe relationships are not working out the way you had hoped, or you notice that there are some patterns in the way you respond to people and events that keep getting in the way. Perhaps your self confidence is low or you find yourself in a storm of self-criticism, feeling just not feeling good enough. It might be that you have you have reached a crossroads and are unsure about which road to take.
About Me
I am a qualified counsellor and consultative supervisor, with experience as an NHS Mental Health practitioner. I offer sessions face to face both indoors and in outside in nature, or remotely -online or by telephone. I offer a non-judgmental space to safely explore the issues and experiences that may be affecting you and then work with you to gain understanding and actively find strategies and skills you may be able to use to move forward, allowing you to meet the challenges of life in a more meaningful and satisfying way.
My trauma informed integrative approach draws on humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT) and my additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. At the heart of my work is the power of relationship - how we build a relationship in therapy that helps you to understand your relationship to yourself, others and the world around you. As we attend to how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours respond to your past and current circumstances, what we learn may lead you to experiment with new ways to be in your world, based on compassion and commitment to yourself and what is important to you.
I have particular interest and experience in working with life transitions and bereavement, grief and loss across the life course; building self esteem, confidence and resilience; overcoming anxiety and depression.
How to begin
It can be a challenge to take that first step into therapy. I offer an initial 15-minute telephone session free of charge to help you explore how the sessions might help you to create a pathway towards feeling more at ease in your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision for Health Care Professions - CPCAB
- MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy - University of South Wales (USW)
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy - University of South Wales (USW)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills - University of South Wales (USW)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education Primary Teaching - UWIC
- BA Humanities - University of Glamorgan
- Certified Cyber Therapist for Young People- Online Therapy Institute
- Online and Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor
- I have also completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - including ACT for Adolescents, ACT for ADHD, ACT for Austism
- Lowland Walk Leader - Mountain Training
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 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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer limited spaces at a reduced price for full time students, key workers and those on a reduced income. Please enquire for further details
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Further information
I offer a free 15 minute introductory call to discuss what you might like to explore in therapy.
Sessions are typically 50 minutes in length and are held either online, by telephone or face to face in my first floor therapy room. Walk and Talk/Outdoor therapy now available.
1-1 Consultative Supervision or Reflective Practice sessions - £55-£65 for 1 hr, £75-£90 for 1.5 hrs . Group prices available on request
