About me
Compassionate, Professional Therapy Tailored to You
With 20 years of experience as a BACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, I’ve helped individuals and couples navigate life’s most challenging moments. From my office in Piccadilly Gardens, Central Manchester, I provide a warm, confidential space where you can explore your concerns and find the relief you deserve.
I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, bereavement, trauma, and abuse. For couples, I create a supportive environment where both partners feel heard and respected, helping them work through conflicts and rebuild their connection.
Many of my clients find clarity and resolution in just four to six sessions—even for struggles they’ve carried for years. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and deep respect, allowing us to form a strong therapeutic alliance quickly and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a brighter future, I’m here to help.
Training, qualifications & experience
A Proven, Evolving Approach to Therapy
With over 20 years of experience as a Person-Centred counsellor, I’ve worked across the NHS, voluntary sector, and private practice, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. But my commitment to professional growth didn’t stop there.
In 2014, I trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—initially skeptical, but soon amazed by the transformational results I achieved with clients. During lockdown, my curiosity led me to Neurofeedback training, inspired by a renowned trauma expert. Again, I witnessed remarkable breakthroughs, particularly in developmental trauma, an area where traditional methods often fall short. Most recently, I completed the Trauma Research Foundation’s Trauma Stress Studies program, deepening my expertise in treating trauma-related conditions.
Beyond therapy, I hold a Professional Diploma in Education and qualified as a Further Education teacher in 2010, equipping me with skills to educate and empower clients and peers alike.
I’ve been a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) since 2002 and an Accredited Member since 2009—a mark of excellence in the field. BACP accreditation is more than a title; it reflects my dedication to ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and expert clinical supervision.
Every technique I use is backed by rigorous training, real-world experience, and a deep commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for my clients.
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
Medically unexplained physical symptoms
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Booking & Fees
I offer a free initial phone consultation—a chance for you to ask questions, understand how I work, and decide if I’m the right fit for you. If you choose to proceed, we’ll schedule your first session at a convenient time.
Session Fees
Individuals: £75 per 50-minute session (between 11 AM – 5 PM)
Early morning & evening appointments: £90 per 50-minute session (before 11 AM or after 5 PM)
Corporate-funded sessions: £110 per 50-minute session
Extended therapy sessions (90 minutes): Charged at 1.5x the standard 50-minute rate
Payment & Insurance
Payment is required at least 24 hours in advance of each session, unless covered by private health insurance.
If using health insurance, arrangements must be confirmed before the first appointment.
Cancellations & No-Shows
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your session.
Late cancellations or missed sessions are charged at full rate.
If you’re ready to take the first step, let’s talk. Book your free initial call today.
When I work
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Monday 08:00 - 19:00, Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00, Friday 08:00 - 19:00
Further information
If you have been in therapy before and that experience did not resolve your issues, you should bear in mind that psychotherapy is a name for a very diverse range of theoretical models and treatment approaches, and individual psychotherapists apply the model and method in which they are trained in their own personal way.
Some people's issues may be susceptible to almost any model or approach, whereas others need a particular method that not all therapists use.
I am trained in a number of models and approaches and try to tailor the treatment I offer to your particular needs, rather than to expecting your need to be susceptible to a single treatment approach.
If you have long-standing issues, especially if you have experienced several episodes of therapy, the issues may be susceptible to an approach such as EMDR, which research has shown to be capable of resolving problems that had previously been treatment-resistant.
Lastly, because of my experience of life and the length of my clinical practice, I can bring a wider understanding to what brings you into therapy and sometimes see it from a different perspective.
