About me
Life can feel busy and overwhelming, and it’s easy for difficult thoughts or feelings to get pushed aside. I offer a warm, steady and non‑judgemental space where you can bring whatever is troubling you and explore it at your own pace.
I see you as the expert of your own experience. My role is to listen closely, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and support you to move towards the life you want — even if you’re not sure what that looks like yet. I’m someone who listens carefully and takes my time with people, offering a calm and grounded presence as we explore what’s happening in your world. I work collaboratively, helping you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours, and how they interact.
As a humanistic counsellor, I know how we can get caught in patterns that once helped us cope but now feel limiting or exhausting. Together, we’ll explore these gently and at a pace that feels right for you. There’s no pressure to talk about anything before you’re ready, and trust is something we build gradually.
You might be struggling with anxiety, loneliness or low self‑esteem and finding it’s holding you back. Low mood or depression may be making things feel bleak, or even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You may be navigating a major life change, a break‑up, burnout, or simply noticing that things feel heavier than usual. Whatever you’re facing, no problem is too big or too small to bring to therapy — this is your space, and you set the agenda.
Please visit my website www.bansteadtherapy.com for more information on how I can help you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BSc in Humanistic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute, known for its rigorous and high‑quality training. My background means I draw on several therapeutic modalities to tailor our work to your individual needs.
I also hold a certificate in online and telephone counselling, giving me the additional skills required to work safely and effectively with clients remotely. I’m committed to ongoing professional development, and recent CPD has included training on attachment in relationships, domestic abuse, adjusting to parenting, loss, and building self‑esteem.
Before moving into private practice, I worked within a range of organisations including NHS IAPT, Mind, and Sutton Women’s Centre. This has given me experience supporting clients both short‑term and long‑term with a wide variety of issues, including:
- Depression and low mood
- Anxiety
- Betrayal/affair
- Relationship difficulties
- Stress and overwhelm
- Life transitions
- Low self‑esteem and confidence
- Childhood difficulties
- Abuse
- Grief and loss
- Perfectionism
- Work‑related issues
- Post-natal and pre-natal support
My approach is grounded, relational and attuned to your unique experience.
Qualifications
- Level 2 and 3 Counselling Skills and Theory
- BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling, Metanoia Institute. The Metanoia Institute is renowned in the industry for its high standard and robust training.
- Certificate in online and telephone counselling
- Mental Health First Aider
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
- Post-natal anxiety
- Parenting difficulties
- Emotional neglect
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £60 and are 50 minutes. They take place weekly at the same time and day, giving you the reassurance of a consistent space that’s just for you.
The number of sessions is entirely your choice, and we can explore this together in your first session. I’ll check in regularly to make sure you’re getting what you need and that the work feels supportive and helpful.
You’re welcome to arrange a free 15‑minute consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide whether this support feels right for you.
Payment
Payment is made by bank transfer 2 days before your session.
When I work
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Further information
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or simply ready to talk to someone who will really listen, you’re welcome to get in touch. A short call can help you sense whether I’m the right fit for you.
