About me
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, whether you're a parent looking for help for your child or a young person seeking someone to talk to. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where children and young people can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace. My aim is to help them feel understood, build confidence and develop the tools they need to navigate life's challenges. I am a Level 5 Specialist Children and Young People (CYP) Counsellor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents and their families.
I work with children and young people ages 7-25 experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. I have specialist experience supporting young people with eating disorders through my work in an eating disorder hospital and role as a senior eating difficulties counsellor at Let's Talk well, alongside additional training with the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED).
Every child and young person is unique, so I tailor therapy to their individual needs. Together, we will gently explore the experiences behind their difficulties, strengthen emotional resilience and develop practical coping strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.
Training, qualifications & experience
I'm a Level 5 specialist Children & Young People (CYP) Counsellor with 10+ years’ experience supporting children and young people across a variety of settings.
My qualifications include a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People, Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Level 3 CBT & Counselling Studies, Level 2 Counselling Skills and a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. I have also completed NCFED Eating Disorders training.
My experience includes working with Place2Be, The Children’s Society, and Let’s Talk Well as a Senior Eating Difficulties Counsellor, alongside roles in various childcare settings and an eating disorder hospital. I support young people with a range of mental health needs, including anxiety, low mood, self-harm, relationship difficulties, school refusal, low self-esteem, eating difficulties and body image concerns.
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
£55.00 per session
Further information
I work from a person-centred approach, offering a calm, warm and supportive space where children and young people can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences safely. I believe that feeling heard, understood and accepted is at the heart of therapy, and I work collaboratively with each young person to help them build self-awareness, confidence and coping skills.
I draw on a range of approaches, including CBT, ACT, creative resources, play and psychoeducation, tailoring therapy to each individual’s needs.
