About me
I work as an Integrative Counsellor, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet you as an individual. No single method works for everyone, so together we find what best supports your needs, your pace, and your goals.
My Therapeutic Approach:
I bring a warm, caring, and naturally empathic presence to the work. You’ll find a safe, welcoming, open and non‑judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely.
The therapeutic relationship is central to the process. I focus on building a strong, trusting foundation so that our work together feels grounded, collaborative, and supportive.
Areas I Work With:
I support people with a wide range of experiences, including but not limited to:
• Drug and alcohol issues — exploring patterns, impacts, and healthier coping
• Anxiety and Depression
• Relationships and communication
• Life goals and personal development
• Creativity and self‑expression
• Bereavement, grief, and loss
• Feelings of sadness and emotional overwhelm
• Trauma and difficult past experiences
• Panic attacks
• Work-related issues
• Low self-esteem
Therapy can be long-term, short-term, time-limited, or even a single session, depending on what feels right for you.
Walk and Talk Therapy
Alongside in‑room and telephone counselling, I also offer Walk and Talk Therapy.
Being outdoors can create a sense of movement — physically and emotionally. A change of environment often helps people feel less “stuck,” and the natural release of endorphins can support mood, clarity, and calm. Many find that walking side‑by‑side makes it easier to open up, reflect, and breathe more freely.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Accredited)
- Counselling Supervision Diploma
- Certificate in Supervising Groups
- Certificate in Humanistic Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counselling
- Certificate in Motivational Interviewing
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis
- Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
- Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Professional Standards & Memberships
I am a qualified counsellor and supervisor, fully insured and committed to safe, ethical, and reflective practice. I engage in regular supervision and ongoing continuing professional development to ensure my work remains current, informed, and responsive to the needs of my clients.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework, maintaining high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity. I am also a registrant on the BACP Register for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
In addition, I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS), reflecting my commitment to robust training, ethical practice, and ongoing development.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Specialist Experience
I am an experienced Alcohol & Drug Counsellor (Accredited), supporting individuals who are exploring changes around their substance use, as well as significant others seeking guidance and space to talk things through. If you are considering making changes or would like to discuss your situation further, you are welcome to contact me to arrange an appointment.
I am also an Accredited Bereavement Counsellor, offering sensitive and specialist support to those navigating loss.
My background includes extensive experience in Social Work, which has given me a deep understanding of complex social, emotional, and systemic challenges. I have provided counselling to Carers and Young Carers, and previously worked as a counsellor in both a school setting and a prison environment.
I have experience supporting individuals affected by homicide, as well as those facing challenges related to mental health, domestic violence, and homelessness.
My work is also grounded in a strong understanding of trauma, and I aim to offer a safe, steady, and supportive space for clients processing difficult or overwhelming experiences.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
How I Deliver Therapy:
I offer a range of ways to access counselling, so you can choose the format that feels most comfortable and supportive for you:
• Face‑to‑face in room counselling
• Telephone Counselling
• One‑to‑one Walk and Talk Therapy
Fees
• £55 for a 50‑minute session for individuals
• £75 for a 60‑minute session for
Couples Counselling
Further information
I have a Private Practice in Hastings and St Leonard’s on Sea.
I have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in place.
