About me
I offer in-person counselling and psychotherapy for adults and couples from my practice in Sale, South Manchester. Sessions provide a calm, confidential space where you can speak openly and honestly, without feeling judged or rushed.
People come to therapy with me for many different reasons. Some are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship difficulties. Others arrive with a sense that something isn’t quite right and want space to understand themselves better. You don’t need to have everything worked out before starting. We can take things one step at a time.
I work collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we will talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to change or understand. I like therapy to feel purposeful and supportive, so we will agree gentle goals that reflect what you need, while allowing space for things to unfold naturally.
My aim is to help you feel some relief as early as possible, while also supporting deeper understanding and longer-term change where helpful. Sessions balance emotional reflection with practical ways of coping, so therapy connects meaningfully with your everyday life.
I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on what feels most useful for you. Sessions are usually weekly, but this can be reviewed as we work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist with over 13 years’ experience working therapeutically with individuals, and more than 25 years’ experience within the wider mental health field.
I qualified as a counsellor in 2016 and have been working in private practice since 2018. Alongside my private work, I have spent many years supporting people in demanding and high-pressure environments, which has given me a deep understanding of stress, responsibility, and emotional overload.
My training is integrative, which means I draw on different approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you. I work from a person-centred foundation, alongside cognitive behavioural approaches, trauma-informed practice, and expressive arts therapy. Expressive work is always optional and gentle, and can be useful when feelings are difficult to put into words. This might involve simple creative or visual exercises, used carefully and at your pace.
I also hold a Level 7 qualification in Counselling Supervision (2025) and work as a clinical supervisor to trainee and qualified therapists. This keeps my work grounded in reflective practice, ethical awareness, and professional integrity.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in line with their Ethical Framework. I undertake regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure my practice remains safe, thoughtful, and up to date.
I have particular experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship difficulties, and issues around self-worth, as well as supporting people through significant life changes.
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
Additional information
My fee for individual therapy is £55 per session. When working with couples, my fee is £75 per hour, and I also offer 90-minute sessions where these feel more helpful. The same fee structure applies to family therapy.
I also offer group work, with fees discussed during an initial free 30-minute consultation, which I offer to all clients. This gives us space to talk through what you’re looking for and to agree on practical details together, including costs.
I am mindful that finances can be a concern when considering therapy. Where possible, I offer reduced rates for students and clients on a low income, subject to availability. Please feel free to raise any questions about fees during our initial conversation.
Further information
I work alongside Rudy, my calm and carefully trained Goldador service dog, who supports trauma-informed practice. Where appropriate, and only with your full consent, Rudy can be present in sessions as part of animal-assisted therapy. Some clients find his steady presence grounding and regulating, particularly when working with trauma, anxiety, or heightened nervous system responses.
Rudy’s involvement is always optional and led entirely by you. We will talk through this together in advance, and you can change your mind at any point. Clear boundaries are in place, and his role is to offer quiet, non-intrusive support rather than interaction. If you prefer not to have him present, sessions will proceed as usual.
