About me
Welcome to my page. I'm an accredited bacp Psychotherapist. I've been working as a therapist for over ten years. I know that sometimes life can feel hard and confusing. At times we all need support.
At its most meaningful, therapy invites us to open up and express our innerselves. This can involve feelings of anger, hurt, resentment, loss, disappointment or hopelessness; voicing these very real feelings can be a starting point for growth. Whether you are an individual or in a couple, therapy can give you the opportunity to explore what is important to you and can give you a chance to grow in new and often surprising ways.
My sessions always provide a safe, confidential and accepting enviroment. As a Psychotherapist I am trained in short and long-term work offering weekly sessions. I am consistent, trustworthy and professional. I provide a free 1hr consult to explore whether you'd like to begin counselling.
Sometimes having someone there to listen and to help understand some of the difficulties being experienced can have a profound effect.
As an experienced therapist I am trained to help you untangle what has brought you to therapy. We will explore possible issues with the aim of strengthening communication, deepening insight, and encouraging reflective thinking.
Whether you are finding it hard to deal with things or feel stuck in your relationship; therapy can offer ways to change it for the better.
My working space holds a comfy sofa as well as two armchairs. It is a large enough space for more than two people. I also offer flexible evening appointment times for individuals or couples that perhaps struggle to find the time in the day to attend counselling. If there is a need I can offer online sessions as well.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, which means you will get the opportunity to reflect on your past relationships and life experiences in a significant way with a view to understanding how they may have had a profound influence in your present day life.
My initial training took place in London graduating in 2014 from The Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (MHCPC). This was a four year dregree training in Psychotherapy. Since then I have worked for The NHS and various counselling charities. I strongly believe therapy should be accessible to all. Alongside of this work I have grown my own private practice in York. And importantly, I still continue to build on my training as a therapist.
If you'd like to know more about my training and how we may work together please do not hesitate to get in contact by email. I will always endeavour to get back to you on the same day.
I very much look forward to hearing from you!
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of The BACP, for The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and adhere to their ethical framework, for good practice in Counselling, and Psychotherapy.
My experience extends to working in the private and public sector. Over the years I have worked for various non-profit counselling organizations, as well as working alongside and within The NHS as a counsellor for mental health.
I have experience working with young adults and I take a special interest in their mental health. This led me to help a team of counsellors to develop mental health workshops in a University setting as well as a Community Youth Centre based in London.
As a therapist I have dealt and helped with a wide range of issues such as discrimination, abuse, violence, depression, anxiety, self esteem, child-parent conflicts, adoption, social anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
My training began with Oxford University in Psychodynamic therapy. I then went on to do a four year degree with The Manor House Centre of Psychotherapy and Counselling based in London and Graduating in 2014. I am also trained in Mindfullness graduating fromThe Oxford Mindfullness Centre. More recently I have trained in Relational counselling Centre based in Bath.
I believe it's crucial that I continue developing as a professional. I regularly attend seminars and conferences through out the year. I take part in professional groups that explore mental health. I have consistent supervision on the work I do with clients. This is in order to safeguard and make sure I am doing the best I can do as a therapist.
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 couples as well as individuals and offer Skype and phone services. If you would like to find out more please contact or send me an email.
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person or online session
Additional information
My usual fee is £50.
Depending on availabilty I can offer reduced fee places for students and people on low incomes.
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Please get in touch for information on availability.
Further information
My private-practice is based in Holgate a 5 minute bus ride or a 15 minute walk from York train station. Once we have arranged a meeting, I am happy to provide further directions.
