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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am a person centred counsellor. Person-centred or client-centred counselling, is a humanistic approach, to increase a person's feelings of self-worth, enabling them to find their own way to move forward and to progress. I offer private counselling sessions in Leeds and surrounding areas. My experience in providing counselling for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, childhood issues, bereavement and relationship difficulties allows me to work with adults (18 and above), as well as couples. I am also a qualified clinical supervisor to other counsellors and trainees.
Training, qualifications & experience
My practice is rooted in the principles of person-centred therapy, emphasising empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I see the relationship itself as the foundation for healing, rather than relying on structured techniques or directive interventions. This mirrors the relational approach’s focus on the dynamic, co-created process between counsellor and client.
By being fully present and attuned to my clients, I support them in exploring their emotions and experiences at their own pace. I trust in their ability to find their own solutions, offering guidance without imposing my own agenda. The relational model’s emphasis on collaboration and responsiveness to the client’s unique needs fits naturally with this way of working.
Rather than positioning myself as an expert, I engage with clients as an equal partner in their journey. This fosters a deep sense of trust and safety, allowing for genuine connection and meaningful transformation. My approach is flexible, adapting to what each client needs in the moment while maintaining the core values of relational and person-centred therapy.
Ultimately, my work is about building relationships that empower clients to grow, heal, and develop greater self-awareness. By prioritising connection, trust, and the client’s innate wisdom, I ensure that my practice remains consistent with the relational approach and its focus on the power of human relationships in therapy.
I am committed to ongoing professional development and supervision, ensuring that I remain informed and responsive to the evolving needs of my clients.
Prior to counselling I studied to be a nurse and worked in cardiology as a nurse.
I later obtained a degree to become a health visitor for children under the age of five.
While I studied to become a counsellor, I hosted a death and dying bereavement cafe in the Drighlington area.
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
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
In-Person Session Costs :£65-£95 per session
Online Individual Session Cost :£65 per session
Online Couples Session Cost :£90 per session
When I work
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Further information
You can choose from face to face, zoom or telephone counselling. I offer a safe space for you to feel at ease to express yourself at your pace and voice what is troubling you. We will work together on the process of coping with emotions, thoughts, understanding and exploring what is going on for you.
