About me
Hi, I’m Charlotte, a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work with adults, children and young people, supporting clients with anxiety, confidence, self-esteem, food and body image, low mood and those times when life just feels a bit too much.
Choosing the right counsellor for you is a deeply personal thing.
So, I want you to know a little about what it’s like to work with me...
My approach is non-clinical and relaxed, and I put a huge emphasis on the relationship I build with my clients.
I want you to feel seen, heard and understood, and to feel like you can bring all parts of yourself into the therapy room, safe in the knowledge that you will not only understood, but accepted.
I will always meet you where you’re at and go at your pace. There is no right or wrong way to do therapy.
I don’t expect you to have all the answers. Sometimes you might not even have the questions, and that’s what I’m here for!
A glimpse into the therapy room...
We might laugh, we might cry, and we may sometimes do both in the same sentence!
Therapy can be difficult, but I don’t think it needs to feel formal or clinical. You can talk, sit in silence, cry, laugh, get frustrated, change your mind halfway through what you’re saying, whatever you need to do.
My role is to help you make sense of what’s going on, while also giving you practical tools and ways of managing things that you can take into everyday life.
You might be struggling with...
- Anxiety that feels constant or exhausting
- Overthinking everything or finding it hard to switch off
- Lacking confidence or feeling “not good enough”
- Your relationship with food or your body
- Feeling low, lost, or unsure of who you are anymore
Or perhaps you’re a parent who is worried about your child, noticing changes in their behaviour, emotions or eating, and not knowing how best to support them.
Working with children and young people
I use a blend of talking and play therapy, helping children and young people express what they may not yet have the words for.
As a mum of two, I know that when your child is struggling, it can be difficult for you too. I place a huge importance on building a strong relationship with parents alongside the relationship I build with their child.
I really believe that taking a family approach to therapy is important, and I want you to feel supported too.
I begin with a parent consultation before starting therapy, so we can talk about what you’ve noticed and what you feel your child needs.
Eating Disorder Family Support
If someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, it can feel overwhelming and confusing.
I offer practical, compassionate guidance to help you understand what’s happening, know what to say (and what not to say), reduce conflict around food and support your loved one with more confidence.
Where we meet
I offer face-to-face and online sessions from my office in Copmanthorpe, with availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
My counselling room is a converted caravan, which gives me the opportunity to offer a real home from home experience. There are hot drinks, comfy seating and the option to utilise the outdoors should you find that helpful.
There’s ample free parking on site, as well as good bus routes that stop just at the top of the road.
Ultimately, I want you to feel like you can come into the therapy room exactly as you are.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t even need to know what the questions are yet.
Next Steps...
I offer a free, no-obligation call to give you the chance to ask any questions you might have about working with me. Get in touch today to set it up :)
Please do feel free to visit my website which goes into my specialisms in disordered eating as well as working with children and young people in a bit more depth.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have completed the following training courses:
- Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Attachment and Disordered Eating
- Trauma training
- Suicide and self-harm
- Bereavement and loss training
- Online and telephone counselling training
- Safeguarding children and adults
I am also currently undergoing Level 5 children and young people counselling with Place2Be, meaning I am now able to work with this younger age group.
My way of working is client lead, this means I will not sit as the expert in our sessions and tell you how to live your life, rather, I aim to understand and empathise with your experiences and empower you to find a way forward to a more fulfilling life. I will walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey, building trust and a safe space from which to explore your feelings.
Depending on what works best for you, I can offer either traditional talking therapy or more creative techniques that can sometimes be helpful to unlock the subconscious feelings that can be difficult to reach. With all clients, I will follow your lead and offer interventions that suit you.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
50 minute session fees:
- Standard pricing: £60 per session
- Student pricing: £50 per session
- Children and young people counselling: £70 per session
- Parent consultation: £70 per session
Eating Disorder Family Support Packages:
- One-Off ED Family Guidance session - 90 minutes @ £120
- The Full Eating Disorder Family Support Package - 3 x 90 minute sessions @ £340 (includes resources and follow up support).
When I work
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Further information
Well done for getting this far. It can take a great deal of bravery to start seeking counselling. I urge you to continue your journey and reach out for a free initial call to see if we're a good fit for one another.
