About me
Welcome to my counselling practice, offering integrative therapy for adults and young people in Honiton, Bridport and online. My approach is warm and collaborative, thoughtful and compassionate, informed by life experience and my desire to make a difference. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I prioritise building a strong therapeutic alliance and ensuring that you get the support you need in a manner and pace that feels right for you.
Reaching out for help and sharing with a stranger is a brave step and can feel daunting - a feeling I remember well! My invitation is into a friendly and calm atmosphere, where your experiences can be explored freely and without haste. You will find a safe and confidential space where your thoughts and feelings are heard with respect and without judgement. Getting to know you by listening to your sharing of your life and challenges, of the ways they express outwardly and are experienced inwardly, will help me understand what you need from the process of therapy. In turn, you are welcome to ask questions about my approach and relevant experience. We can then reflect together whether I am the right fit for you.
Since adults and young people are at different points in their lives, they often require unique considerations and therapy strategies. Adults might seek help with handling complex responsibilities, navigating relationships, dealing with career-related stress, coping with grief or trauma, or managing existential issues. On the other hand, young people and adolescents frequently experience peer pressure, academic challenges, self-discovery, and family dynamics. For some, regulating emotions like anxiety and anger in today’s world can be especially difficult. I have experience of working with both.
My training and experience enable me to draw from various therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of each of my clients, and sessions may include dialogue, psychoeducation, CBT techniques, creative expression and only if you wish. Sometimes, we may work pragmatically, focusing on immediate action. Other times, we might delve into deeper aspects of your journey. Every part of your experience is held with care, and you decide where you would like therapy to go.
Foremost, I am a relational therapist: I believe that most psychological wounding occurs relationally, and that healing is a relational endeavour. Difficult patterns of relating to self and other, often reflect in the therapeutic space and in this way, the therapeutic relationship can be an opportunity for learning. If the therapeutic process brings up shame, anger, discomfort or other difficult emotions, I aim to hold a space where you can experience those feelings safely, without judgement, and where we can explore them in the room together, so that new possibilities may emerge.
Alongside acknowledging your pain, we will uncover your strengths and resources, taking confident steps toward identifying the elements that support and enrich your life. I believe that no matter the hardship and suffering - we all have access to a source of inner wisdom and creativity, and an innate power to fundamentally re-imagine our life, and way of being.
If the above resonates, do not hesitate to contact me for an initial contact to arrange a first session. I look forward to meeting you!
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Integrative Relational Psychotherapy, which allows me to use a wide range of theoretical perspectives and experiences, from psychoanalytic approaches to brief solution-focused work. Additionally, I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Working with Young People.
My professional background of 10 years includes working for Relate within secondary schools and colleges, managing a private practice for adults, and supporting callers and volunteers at the Samaritans. Post-pandemic, I worked for a third-sector charity handling CAMHS referrals, working extensively with neurodivergent young people and their families. Since relocating to Dorset, I have resumed my private practice, working and supporting young people and adults.
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 offer a neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy for autistic and ADHD clients. Whether you have a formal diagnosis, are self-identifying, or are exploring whether autism or ADHD may explain your experiences, you are welcome here.
Many of the people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, exhausted by masking, or wondering why strategies that seem to work for others don't work for them. Together, we create a space where your experiences are understood within the context of your unique brain.
I support clients with challenges including anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning difficulties, and navigating work, study, and daily life. Therapy can also be a space to explore identity, self-acceptance, and the impact of receiving a diagnosis later in life.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and flexible. I adapt sessions to suit individual communication styles and processing needs, recognising that there is no single "right" way to think, feel, communicate, or engage in therapy.
My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and develop practical ways of navigating life's challenges while honouring who you are.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- I offer free 15 minutes in person or via phone, Teams or Zoom
- I offer the first full session at £30.
- Thereafter a 50 minute session is £60.
- Some concessions are available, please ask.
When I work
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I am flexible when I can offer online sessions, please ask.
Further information
The initial session is offered at a discounted rate of £30 for 50 minutes. This session is dedicated to discussing your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals and to determine if we are a suitable match. It's also a chance for you to ask any questions you might have. Should we agree to go ahead, we will exchange contracts and start establishing our therapeutic relationship. I recommend weekly meetings initially, after which we can review and adjust the frequency to best fit your needs.
