About me
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or just out of sorts? Are you feeling a lack of connection to your friends, family, partner, or even yourself and your own way forward? Are you struggling to cope with changes in your life and want a place to talk through what is happening? Do you want to reconnect and find a way ahead for yourself that feels authentic and fulfilling?
I can offer you a calm, supportive, non-judgmental space to explore what is going on for you and work alongside you as you develop a better understanding of what the next move might be. I want to give you the time to step away from the busyness of your life and provide a space where you can see the way to grow and reach your potential in a hopeful future.
Taking the first step in therapy is a brave one, and I will be there with you. I am a person-centred therapist and work in a way that offers empathy, warmth, respect and care. Everyone is unique, and you will always be at the heart of the therapeutic process. I am there to help you in moving towards the change you desire. I aim to work at your pace and in a way that feels right for you.
I offer face-to-face, online and telephone counselling for adults aged 18 and over. I offer a free telephone consultation of 20 minutes. I provide both short and long-term therapy, and we can discuss the planned duration of our work together during our initial session.
About me and my practice
I am based in Faversham in a self-contained therapy room at the bottom of my garden; there is on-street parking, and it is just a short walk from the centre of town.
I trained at Ocean Counselling in Rochester in therapeutic counselling. I have worked as a volunteer counsellor with Rising Sun, working with survivors of domestic violence. I am certified to support and work with individuals on the autistic spectrum and have extensive work experience as a support worker for two late-diagnosed autistic women.
I am committed to ongoing supervision and continuing professional development; this ensures I work in a way that is both ethical, self-aware, and continually evolving.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 diploma in Therapeutic counselling
- Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy – MBACP
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 3 qualification in Understanding Autism
- Level 2 advanced certificate in Safeguarding
- Enhanced DBS
- Continuing Professional Development in:
- Online and telephone counselling
- Trauma-informed therapy
I have counselled adults affected by serious life-changing events (Complex) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety.
I have worked with vulnerable adults, supporting them to build confidence and independence
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a limited number of places for clients who are struggling financially, and I charge a reduced fee of £40 per session.
Further information
Frequently asked questions:
What will you need to know when I first get in contact?
I will ask you a few questions about yourself and what you are experiencing so that I can understand a little more about your concerns and your needs. You can also ask me questions about what you want to know about therapy. If you would like to go ahead and book an appointment after our initial chat, then we would schedule your first appointment. There is no obligation to book an appointment.
What happens in my first appointment?
The first appointment is to get to know each other, and for you to get a feel for the therapy space; it can help us to decide if we feel we are able to work together. There is no obligation after the first appointment to continue if you feel counselling with me is not right for you at this time.
What happens next?
If we decide to work together, then we would have a simple contract, which covers certain key points including day/time of appointment, confidentiality and cancellation details.
How often and how long will sessions last?
Sessions are usually held the same time and day each week and are 50 minutes in duration.
How long will I need / can I have counselling for?
I offer both short- and long-term counselling. Some clients choose to meet for a few weekly sessions to look at a specific issue, whilst others, who need more time to reconnect with themselves and find the right path forward, come weekly for a number of months or years.
