About me
Hello, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a qualified and experienced therapist and have worked for 8 years in a variety of settings. I work with children and young people aged 11-25 as well as adults in private practice.
The decision to come to counselling can be a difficult one for many people. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low mood or anger issues. Experiencing feelings of sadness, feeling overwhelmed with grief or loss, or you may have experienced a traumatic event. Feeling overwhelmed in your everyday life, making life feel like a real struggle. Through our work together we can get an understanding of what is going on for you and why you feel the way you do.
What is the aim of counselling- The aim of counselling is to offer a safe, accepting and confidential space in which you are able to explore your thoughts and feelings. It will give you time to look at any difficulties that you may be experiencing. The relationship that we develop will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the present situation and empower you to make effective decisions and choices that are right for you.
My counselling approach- is based on a humanistic theory. I practice from a person-centred perspective. This mean I believe that you are the expert in your own life and that you have all answers within you. In the work that we undertake together, the aim will be to uncover these answers so you can life life to the full. The therapy I offer is tailored to each individual and I sometimes integrate other approaches to help you get the best out of your sessions.
Counselling is a process, a journey, that we will embark on together. It may well feel at times that the destination is unclear, but I will be with you every step of the way supporting you throughout the sessions. The counselling relationship will empower you to take the right path for you, reaching the right outcomes and answers.
I offer an initial appointment so you can see how you experience me in the room so that you can make an informed decision if you would like to work with me. There is no obligation to book an future appointments. It is important that you get the right fit therapist for you.
What is the initial appointment for - The initial appointment is to talk through any difficulties that you are experiencing. The reason you want to come for therapy. It will allow you to see how I work and to see if I am someone you want to work with. To take a brief personal history to ensure that therapy is right for you.
Please contact me over - email, telephone or a text message if you would like another further details or to make an initial appointment.
I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and I work within their professional and ethical framework.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a wide range of counselling experience, at present, as well as my private practice. I am working part time as a counsellor for Talkzone at Centre Place Charity in Worksop working with children and young people aged 11-25. I also have had specialist in house training to working with young people within the LGBT+ community. I have worked in a variety of setting, voluntary sector, education settings and private practice.
Whilst studying for my Counselling Degree, I became a volunteer counsellor for Someone Cares charity from (2011 – 2013) working with adult survivors of childhood abuse. I also counselled at Orchard Mosaic Project for Barnardo’s working with children who have been abused, at risk of abuse or are displaying sexualised behaviours. During year 2 of my foundation degree I provided counselling to year 1 counselling students at Tyne metropolitan College for a range of issues. After I moved to Lincoln, I became a volunteer counsellor for St Barnabas Hospice counselling bereaved or terminally ill people, or people with lifelong conditions. I have played a part in helping to facilitate the weekly bereavement support group helping people come to terms with their illness, make sense of life events or help to come to terms with their personal loss.
June 2015 Mindfulness Diploma
Jul 2023- Working together children level 3 safeguarding
Nov 22- Dec 2022: Understanding Autism: Level 2 Certificate
April 22 – Oct 2022: Advanced CBT Diploma
Jan 21- May 2021: Depression Counselling Diploma
Sep 12- May 2013: Sunderland University: BA Honours Top up Degree 2.2
Sep 10- Aug 2012: Foundation Degree in Counselling
Sep 09 - July 2010: Level 3 Counselling Certificate
Feb 09 – July 2009: Level 2 Counselling Certificate
Oct 08- Jan 2009: In House Mentor Project: 9 Credits at Level Two
Jan- April 2008: Level 3 in Mentoring Certificate
April-Aug 2007: In House Steps Forward Mentoring Project-9 Credits at Level Two
June-Aug 2003: Basic Counselling Certificate
Additional Training
Queuing therapy spaces and working with gender diverse clients -BACP
Counselling asylum seekers and refugee training -Solace
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £50 for a 50-minute session I work in person over the phone or video calls.
I offer a reduced fee to Trainee Counsellors £30 per session
When I work
Please feel free to contact me to discuss availability
Further information
I work with short- and long-term clients depending on the individual’s needs. I work with children aged 11 and older, adults and older adults.
I provide counselling at home in the beautiful village of Nettleham within a purpose-built garden room offering a quiet comfortable setting with off street parking. If you are considering counselling, please feel free to call, email or text me for further details.
