About me
Counselling for Teachers Who Feel Like They’re Running on Empty
You’re the one everyone turns to — reliable, organised, and always giving. But lately, it’s harder to switch off. You replay conversations in your head, compare yourself to others, and feel guilty even thinking about rest.
If you’re a teacher carrying a mental backpack full of pressure, self-doubt, and “shoulds,” you’re not alone — and you don’t have to hold it all by yourself. I offer therapy for teachers experiencing stress, burnout, and anxiety, helping you slow down, find balance, and reconnect with yourself.
How Therapy Can Help
With the right support, things can start to feel different:
→ You finish the school day and actually switch off — with energy left for yourself, not just your to-do list.
→ You say no without guilt, and yes to what truly matters.
→ The inner critic softens — you start to trust your own voice again.
→ You rebuild boundaries, confidence, and self-esteem, step by step.
→ You make space for calm, humour, and connection.
→ You begin to believe you’re worth prioritising — even during life’s darker seasons.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about laying your emotional backpack down, unpacking what’s been weighing you, and rediscovering who you are beneath the exhaustion.
Who I Work With
I work mostly with teachers and education professionals — especially the ones who look like they’re coping but feel like they’re falling apart inside. The ones who hold it all together for everyone else but can’t remember the last time they had space to breathe.
You might be feeling anxious, drained, or snappy; tired of being the strong one. You keep saying yes when you mean no, replaying conversations, wondering why it all feels so heavy. Some arrive numb or burned out, unsure who they are beneath all the roles — teacher, colleague, parent, partner.
What Therapy With Me Feels Like
This won’t feel clinical or stiff — it’s human. Clients often say it feels more like a real conversation than “being in therapy.” You can show up exactly as you are, even if the week’s been rough.
I use an integrative approach, blending person-centred therapy, CBT, and transactional analysis. I work with plain English, gentle metaphors (like the ever-full backpack or laptop that never shuts down), and a mix of warmth and gentle challenge. I’ll help you notice old patterns, remind you of your strengths, and hold space for honesty, humour, and growth.
Practical Info
Fee: £55 per session
Where: Online across the UK, or in-person in Brierley Hill, Birmingham
When: Daytime, evening, and limited weekend sessions
Booking: Message or email me directly to arrange a free 20-minute ‘Getting to Know You’ call
Ready to Begin?
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Reach out today — no pressure, just a conversation to see how therapy might support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, I offer face to face, telephone and online appointment from the Brierley Hill area. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I am an Accredited Member the National Counselling Psychotherapy Society . This offers me a framework and helps me ensure I’m working ethically.” It's reassuring to clients I work with. I am also a member of the Association of Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO) this means I can work safely and confidently online.
- BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology Degree
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Young People (Level 7)
- Edexcel Therapeutic Diploma (Level 5)
- NCFE Counselling Skills and Theory (Level 3)
- NCFE Counselling Skills Training qualifications and experience and Theory (Level 2)
- NCFE Certificate in Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities (Level 2)
- NCFE Certificate in Common Health Conditions (Level 2)
- NCFE Certificate in Awareness of mental health problems (Level 2)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Training
- Child protection training
- Training to work online through Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO) provider
- Dealing with distress: Working with suicide and self - harm
- Animal Assisted Therapy
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
I have several years' experience working for charities both as a volunteer for a national childrens' charity as a volunteer counsellor offering support, comfort and practical support to children and young people. In addition to working for a national mental health charity supporting adults experiencing any levels of stress, distress or anxiety. This all supports me in being able to adapt my ways of working to meet the individual needs of clients ensuring therapy works for them.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Further information
I believe that we can all face challenging times in life and that it is during these times that we might benefit from a little extra support. Life can sometimes feel like a roller-coaster with ups and downs, twists and turns along the way. It is for this reason I aim to make my practice as accessible as possible.
Please do get in touch if you would like to have a chat about anything you might need.
