About me
On paper, you have the life you were supposed to want. You are responsible and people rely on you. But if you’re honest, do you feel numb in moments where you expect to feel joy?
You might find yourself waking up heavy and stressed, shutting down to your partner, or feeling exhausted by the daily effort of holding up a mask. You are functioning, but there is a niggling feeling stopping you from really living. This isn't a failure—it's a survival strategy that has run its course. As a child, you may have learned to hide your true self to be safe. Those strategies worked then, but today, they are keeping your nervous system on high alert and keeping you exhausted.
My practice focuses on relational healing for those ready to do the deep, slow work of coming back to themselves. My work is about bringing an intimacy you won’t find elsewhere. I provide a calm, compassionate presence that allows you to drop the mask.
This isn't a quick fix. Together, we will:
- Look beyond your symptoms to understand and realign your brain and nervous system.
- Gently explore your history with compassion.
- Learn to listen to the wisdom of your body rather than fighting it.
- Take what we explore in our sessions and weave it into your daily life.
We do the deep, long-term work on how you relate to yourself and the world. The result is a shift from reactivity to conscious awareness. It is the capacity to build relationships that are whole, and the quiet joy of finally feeling truly alive.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
In 2016, I started offering counselling services at The Swan Project in Bristol, providing long-term, affordable support to individuals, particularly those affected by addiction. From then I offered counselling from my home and online during the pandemic. Now my practice runs from Goldney House in Chipping Sodbury.
My journey began in 2013 with the Samaritans, where I first experienced the power of helping others navigate intense life challenges. This inspired me to pursue formal training, leading to an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. As a BACP member, I adhere to a strict ethical framework, ensuring a safe, professional space for all clients.
Over the years, I've worked with a wide range of issues, gaining hundreds of hours of hands-on experience in addiction recovery, men’s health issues, and the impact of physical health crises, such as cancer, on emotional well-being and relationships. This direct, practical knowledge enables me to support clients with a compassionate and informed approach, helping them explore complex emotions and strengthen their mind-body connection to foster healing and growth.
Qualifications
I am a qualified counsellor with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a registered member of the BACP. This qualification allows me to integrate a range of therapeutic models to provide a tailored approach for each individual. As a BACP member, I adhere to the values and standards set out in the BACP ethical framework.
- Certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy (COSRT Level 5) - The Grove, 2024
- Certificate in Walk and Talk Therapy – CPCAB, 2021
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice – The Swan Project, 2020
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 4) – Iron Mill College, Exeter, 2019
- Transactional Analysis 101 – Iron Mill College, Exeter, 2016
- Certificate in Counselling – University of the West of England, Bristol, 2015
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
Male issues
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Additional information
Individual counselling sessions are 50 minutes in length and cost £60 per session.
Couples counselling sessions are normally 50 minutes in length and cost £80 per session.
When I work
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Further information
In-person sessions at Goldney House in Chipping Sodbury
Online counselling: Delivered from my garden-based counselling office.
Outdoor walking therapy: Conducted in natural settings around Frampton Cotterell, Yate, and Winterbourne.
