About me
Are you looking for answers and wondering; why am I struggling to cope?
Have you been feeling depressed or overwhelmed by even the simplest tasks?
Is anxiety and overthinking stopping you doing the things you want to do?
Having no one to talk to when life becomes too much can lead to feelings of hopelessness. You may feel that no one understands or wants to listen. But you don’t have to manage alone.
Counselling provides a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore and express your feelings and find a way to move forward that feels right for you.
As a qualified person-centred counsellor, my approach focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship to empower you to find the answers you need. It is a non-directive approach, meaning we will go at your pace and focus on the things that you think are important.
I understand that talking about feelings can be difficult for some people and I welcome other forms of creative expression such as art, movement or creative writing if this feels helpful for you.
I have experience working with a variety of client issues and aim to provide an anti-discriminatory service that respects your autonomy and unique perspective.
People may come to counselling for help with:
- Anxiety and Stress
- Depression and Low Mood
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma and Abuse
- Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
- Life Transitions
- Neurodiversity, Autism or ADHD
- Work or Relationship difficulties
- Emotional Regulation
- Identity
- Gender or Sexuality
Whatever the reason, counselling offers the opportunity to explore your experiences in a supportive environment and feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA(Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am required to adhere to their Ethical Framework which sets out the expected ethical standards for counselling practitioners.
I have worked with adults, children and young people with a variety of issues through counselling roles at Colchester Youth Enquiry Service (YES) and the Wilderness Foundation alongside my private counselling practice.
These include:
- Anxiety
- Autism
- ADHD
- Bereavement
- Disability
- Domestic abuse
- Depression
- Gender / Sexuality LGBTQ+
- Sexual abuse
- Self-harm
I have a particular interest in how counselling can support neurodivergent individuals and their families due to my personal experience, research, and training in this area.
Certificates Held:
- Level 2 Understanding Autism
- Level 1 Safeguarding Children
- Level 2 Safeguarding Children
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Outdoor Activity First Aid
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) completed:
Adolescent mental health - Emily Lewis
Online learning
4 Mar 2026
Bereavement in later life
Online learning
22 Jan 2026
Counselling older adults - The best is yet to come.
Online learning
22 Jan 2026
Adolescent issues for autistic teenagers - Prof. Tony Attwood Online learning 2 August 2025
Domestic Violence: Survivor voices Online learning 3 October 2025
Self-harm awareness Online learning 11 June 2025
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
If you are unsure about whether I am the right counsellor for you, I offer a free 30 minute, no obligation consultation for us to discuss how we might work together.
You can arrange this through this website or contact me directly by email at:
solace.pcc@gmail.com
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free, 30 minute consultation in which we can discuss how we might work together and address any questions or concerns you may have.
If we continue to work together, each 50 minute session will be £55. A concessionary fee of £45 is available for a limited number of clients.
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