About me
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a strong academic and professional foundation in counselling, psychotherapy, and psychology. I hold a Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice and a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. My work is informed by ongoing professional development, continued study, and current psychological research, ensuring that my practice remains relevant, ethical, and evidence-based.
I work with adults and young people aged 14 and over, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. At the heart of my practice is the development of a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, authenticity, and respect.
My therapeutic approach combines warmth, compassion, and understanding with thoughtful exploration, appropriate questioning, and challenge to behaviours that are no longer working for you. I support clients in gaining insight into patterns of thinking, beliefs, behaviours, and emotional responses that may be contributing to their difficulties. Through collaborative reflection, I help clients develop greater self-awareness, consider alternative perspectives, and move towards meaningful and lasting change, always working at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder), loss and bereavement, low self-esteem, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and ongoing PTSD. I also work extensively with survivors of childhood and adult sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. My approach is trauma informed and tailored to each individual, recognising and building upon their strengths as well as addressing the challenges they face.
I have a particular specialism in supporting survivors of childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and understand the profound and often long-lasting impact that early trauma can have on emotional wellbeing, relationships, self-esteem, and day-to-day life.
My aim is to empower clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, strengthen resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and cultivate healthier ways of coping, relating to others, and navigating life's challenges.
Training, qualifications & experience
My current qualifications :
- BSc (Hon's) Counselling and Psychotherapy (WCG)
- Foundation Degree (FdA) Therapeutic Counselling (University of Gloucestershire)
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
I work with numerous clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Recognising the profound and enduring impact of such trauma, I have engaged in extensive research to deepen my understanding and enhance my therapeutic approach. This commitment aligns with the principles of trauma-informed care, which emphasise the importance of understanding the effects of trauma on individuals and tailoring interventions accordingly . By integrating evidence-based practices and continually expanding my knowledge, I aim to provide effective support to survivors on their healing journeys.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer discounted fees for low income workers, students, unemployed and full time non working parents, however there may be a waiting time.
When I work
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Further information
By combining Person-Centred and Psychodynamic approaches, I can offer a balanced and flexible therapeutic process that addresses both the immediate and underlying aspects of your issues. This integration can support personal growth, self-awareness and long-lasting emotional change.
