About me
Hi, thank you for being here. I know it can be really hard to reach out for support. I am a committed and compassionate qualified integrative therapist, with niche specialism in Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse and Trauma, rooted in person-centered foundations.
If you are reading this and have experienced any of the above, you might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, stuck, or unsure of where to turn. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly at your own pace. I support people who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and trauma, and I understand how these experiences can affect how you feel about yourself and others. I have a genuine passion towards helping others navigate their own paths towards fostering resilience, emotional healing and personal growth. This is not a definitive list of areas of life I can support, so please do still contact me if you need support outside of these areas.
My approach is evidence-based and compassionate, and most importantly led by you. We’ll go at a pace that feels safe, focusing on what matters most to you. Whether you want to make sense of your experiences, find new ways to cope, or simply feel heard and understood, I’m here to walk alongside you.
If you feel ready, you’re very welcome to reach out.
How to get in touch
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions. You can then decide whether you feel we would be a good fit to work together!
If you’d like to work together I am able to offer support for short and long-term work, please contact me via either text or email (PembertonPsychotherapy@gmail.com) and I usually respond within 48 hours (or on Monday if you message over the weekend). And do check your spam folder just in case.
I look forward to starting that journey alongside you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the BACP, and an Accredited Member of NCPS.
I have a Masters in Counselling and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People.
I have been working with abuse survivors who have experienced different forms of abuse, both past and present for over 3 years, including experience working within a Rape and Sexual Abuse organisation, and have worked across many settings offering this support. I also have been working within Addiction for nearly 2 years, predominantly offering support to people wanting to discuss either their past or current use of either drugs and/or alcohol. Alongside this, I have also offered support to those affected by Addiction as I acknowledge and understand that this experience can affect a whole support system as well as the individual experiencing Addiction.
As well as my work in Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse and Trauma. I can also work with a wide variety of needs including Anxiety, Depression and Confidence and Self-esteem amongst many other needs.
Additional qualifications include:
- Rewind Therapy - to support the reduction of flashbacks and nightmares
- Enhanced DBS
- ASSIST Trained - (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Trauma Training that includes but is not limited to working with Shame and Blame, Guilt, Attachment, Pre-trial Therapy and Safeguarding (Adults and Children and Young People).
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
When I work
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If the above availability does not suit you but would like to work together, please do get in contact as I am open to discuss availability to see if we can find a time that best suits you.
Further information
I am currently offering online appointments, with availability in the evenings during the week to hopefully suit your needs better!
You can also contact me via email if this feels more comfortable or convenient for you.
I may be in a session when you contact me so I may not be able to answer straight away. If you do call, please leave your name and contact information and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
