About me
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or stuck, struggling in a relationship, dealing with anger or low self-esteem, or simply aware that something in your life does not feel quite right and you would like to understand it better.
I work with adults, couples and young people, and I have particular experience supporting boys and young men. My work is integrative and relational, which means I do not expect everyone to fit one particular model of therapy. Instead, we look together at what is happening for you, what may be contributing to it and what might help.
For me, therapy works best when there is a good relationship between therapist and client. I aim to offer a warm, straightforward and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly without feeling that you have to present things in a particular way. We can work at a pace that feels manageable, while still being willing to look at difficult patterns, relationships or experiences when that feels useful.
Our work might explore anxiety, depression or low mood, relationship difficulties, anger, emotional regulation, self-esteem, identity, family difficulties, separation or divorce, bereavement, work and life pressures, significant transitions or patterns that seem to repeat despite your best efforts to change them.
Sometimes it is useful to look at how earlier experiences, relationships and ways of coping may still be influencing the present. At other times the work may be more focused on what is happening now and what practical changes might help. Therapy is not about me telling you how to live your life. It is about helping you make greater sense of yourself and your situation, so that you have more awareness and choice in how you respond.
My professional experience has included working with adults and young people in private practice, education, charitable and support settings, including work with people experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties.
I offer both shorter-term and longer-term therapy, depending on what you need and what we agree together. Sessions are available in person in Kings Hill/West Malling and Carshalton, as well as online.
Alongside psychotherapy and counselling, I also offer psychotherapeutic coaching where a more practical and goal-focused way of working may be appropriate.
If you are unsure whether therapy with me might be right for you, you are welcome to get in touch. I offer a free 10-minute initial consultation so that we can briefly discuss what you are looking for and whether working together may be a good fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society. Membership No.347897
- Accredited Member of the BACP (Accred), Membership No 221337
- Registered Member of the BACP (Accred), Membership No 221337
- BSc Psychology (Hon)
- Diploma Integrative counselling
- Diploma Mindfulness based Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Diploma Counselling Children and Adolescents
- Honorary Psychologist NHS (working with people with learning disabilities)
- HOMER (addiction, alcohol, prison release charity)
- YPI (11-24 year olds)
- 6th Form Counselling (16-19 year olds)
- Royal University of Holloway Associate Counsellor (Adult students)
- Private Practice (Older Adults, Adults, Adolescents, Children, Couples)
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
Phobias, Sadness, Fears, Confusion, self-development, low self-esteem, anger management, child related issues
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 - £125.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Initial 10 minute remote consultation session free
- Session price individuals: £75 per therapeutic hour
- Session price couples; £125 per therapeutic hour
- Some concessions are available based on circumstance. (there is limited availability for these and it can be discussed at the assessment)
- Discounted rate for student counsellors/ therapists
- EAP/ Insurance Price
- Individuals; £75;
- Couples; £125;
When I work
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Further information
- West Malling & Carshalton & Reigate
- Wheel chair accessible.
- Ample Free parking
- Main road location
- On local bus routes
- Purpose built Office
- West Malling:
- Close to Kings Hill shops
- Carshalton;
- Reigate;
