About me
Hi there! Are you feeling anxious, down, or just finding it hard to connect with others lately? Well, there’s no better time than right now to think about making some changes and getting the support you deserve.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can really dive into what’s going on in your life and explore ways to move forward. Together, we can tackle those tricky issues, relationships, and thoughts that may be weighing you down. With my experience working across the NHS, schools, and charities, I’ve gained a deep understanding of mental health and the vital importance of accessing therapy early on.
I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, person-centred, existential therapy, as well as EMDR and Brainspotting, so there’s something to suit you. Whether you’re an adult, a child, a couple, or a family, I specialise in supporting neurodiversity, including ADHD, ASD, and dyslexia. I’m also here to help with addiction, self-harm, trauma, and bereavement – whatever you're going through, you're not alone.
If you're ready to start making those changes, why not get in touch for a free 15-minute phone consultation? It’s a no-pressure way to see if we’re a good fit. Don’t wait, let’s begin your journey towards feeling better today. Reach out now!
I offer a confidential service and can work with people of all ages. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents (in different settings, including in school) over a 20-year period. This includes children with special needs (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Low esteem, self-harming, etc), trauma, anxiety and bereavement. EMDR is offered for both adults and children (face-to-face/online).
I also work with individuals and families and have experience working in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and charitable and private settings. I address many issues, including depression, anxiety, bereavement, social phobia, panic disorder, anger, self-harming and self-esteem issues.
CBT, including Mindfulness: I have used these techniques effectively with children, adults and groups.
Parenting issues: I have worked effectively with individuals, families and groups (including workshops in school).
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Qualifications
DCPsych - Chartered Psychologist: HCPC, BPS, UKCP
- MSc Psychology * MA Education * BA (Hons)
- QTS and NASCO (Qualified Teacher Status and National Award of SEN Coordination)
- Dyslexia specialist (AMBDA and member of British Dyslexia Association)
- NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming Master - life coaching
- Accredited Member of UKCP and BPS
- Member of the Society for Existential Analysis (SEA)
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.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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Fees
£100.00 - £200.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees are between £100 and £200. All sessions are 50 minutes.
Cancellation policy: Inevitably, there may be times when you need to cancel a session. However, the session is booked for you and will not be filled by someone else should you cancel near the time of the scheduled session.
The cancellation policy is:
- In advance (minimum of 48 hours) cancellation: no fee
- Cancellations within 24 – 48 hours: £25 admin fee
- No attendance/cancellations within 24 hours – full fee
When I work
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Times available vary. Please request availability. Monday -Thursday. Exceptions are made in special/urgent cases.
Further information
Extensive experience of working with children including use of the 'Zones of Regulation' and self harming.
Bereavement: now offering Dr Botkin's EMDR protocol - IADC (Induced after death communication). If you would like more information please email or phone to request this.
