About me
I am an experienced accredited therapist, supervisor and clinical lead; qualified to work therapeutically with children, adults and couples. I have a real interest in working with family relationships. Growing up can sometimes feel as if it needs to be navigated rather than enjoyed, both for the child/young person and for the parents. I truly appreciate the struggles (and joys) of life with children and the stresses it can place on family relationships. I work in a neuroaffirming and trauma focussed way and strive to include the differences that arrive in the therapy room. I want my clients to come as they are.
Within couples therapy I can support and facilitate communication to allow a space to explore difficult topics. For children and young people I can offer a space to explore their emotions, perhaps using creativity. Others prefer to learn techniques, such as ways to calm a racing brain or to distract from difficult thoughts.
I work on line or an office base. An initial session is used to try to understand what brings you here and to think about what you would like to change or understand better. I like to adapt my approach to fit what you need, perhaps working creatively may help if it’s sometimes hard to talk or perhaps you’d like some techniques to try at home.
Training, qualifications & experience
My original career was in teaching, I then worked with looked-after children before beginning my training as a therapist.
My key qualifications are-
- BA (Hons) from the University of Sheffield & a PGCE in secondary education from Manchester Metropolitan University
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Children(based in Child Development theory and Play Therapy).
- Certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy from the Grove Practice
- Further training in Therapy using creative arts, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy , Clinical Supervision and Compassion Focussed Therapy.
I am an accredited member of the BACP.
I previously volunteered for PANDAS and have a real interest in working with families affected by pre and post-natal depression.
I am an experienced trainer in Mental Health, I work as an associate lecturer at University with trainee psychotherapists.
I have many years experience of developing and delivering parenting courses, employability courses as well as supervising the work of trainees and students.
I am a Clinical Operations Lead in a the third sector delivering counselling to children and young people funded by the NHS. I have also completed the IAPT Leadership training for managers in the Mental Health field within the NHS.
I deliver counselling in schools and run projects in therapeutic work with young people.
I volunteered for Place2Be, a nationwide charity providing counselling in schools to children and young people.
I have completed training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Clinical Supervision which is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
I continuously attend professional training, including many courses at Alder Hey in such things as self-harm, neuro-science, anxiety, OCD and trauma. I have also attended training in Mindfulness, Safeguarding and Suicide Prevention.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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 have a particular interest in working with couples who are struggling. I endeavour to create safety for both parties to share and to listen; to foster good communication and a space to explore such difficulties as infidelity, loss of desire, life transitions, conflict and many more of the stresses of modern partnerships.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£55 per 50 mins. Fees are increased for clients using private health insurance due to the extra administration involved. I am registered with RedArc health insurers.
£80 per hour for couples therapy.
Reduced rates for counselling students - £45
I would encourage a 15 minute initial meeting - which would be free of charge. This is normally conducted by telephone.
When I work
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Further information
I have much experience of working with children, young people and adults diagnosed or with symptoms of ADHD and ASD.
I also have a particular interest in post-natal depression and those who may be struggling with the challenges of being a parent.
