About me
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and EMDR Therapist with over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults.
Over the years I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, helping them through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Many of the people I work with are struggling in the present because of difficult experiences from the past. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with the lasting effects of trauma, adverse childhood experiences and attachment difficulties. These early experiences can influence how we see ourselves, relate to others and cope with life’s challenges. Therapy can help make sense of these patterns, process painful memories and support lasting emotional change.
Alongside my specialist work with trauma, I support people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, stress, life transitions, loss, and many other emotional or psychological challenges.
Every person is different, so I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than using a single approach for everyone.
Working with children and young people has been a significant part of my career. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents and their families navigate emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. My approach is adapted to the age, developmental stage and needs of each young person, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can express themselves and begin to heal.
I offer both short-term counselling (typically 6–12 sessions) and longer-term therapy, depending on your individual needs. During our first appointment we will explore the difficulties you are experiencing and decide together whether I am the right therapist for you.
I work from comfortable, confidential therapy rooms in central Canterbury, conveniently located next to a large public car park, and offer both daytime and evening appointments.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified as a Humanistic Counsellor in 2000 and I have worked continuously in professional practice ever since, for over 25 years.
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor.
I am a fully qualified EMDR Therapist, trained to use EMDR therapy with both adults and children.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I have 2 years’ experience working within an NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, providing brief evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive thoughts, addictions and low self-esteem.
I have 4 years’ experience assessing and counselling children and young people within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
I have over 10 years’ experience providing counselling, EMDR and creative therapies in Kent schools for children and young people aged 4–18.
I have an MA in Emotional Literacy and Attachment Theory (2012).
I receive regular clinical supervision and I undertake continuing professional development to ensure my practice remains safe, ethical and up to date.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£70
