About me
How Therapy Can Help
I am an experienced, well qualified, fully accredited therapist. I can support you face to face, online or on the telephone. My main areas of focus in the past few years has been working with individuals and couples. I have a particular interest in couples and other relationship work, ADHD, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity and bereavement. I was a qualified primary and behaviour support teacher for 20 years, a Seasons for Growth bereavement counsellor for 2 years and supported children and families with a range of challenges. I am privileged to say I built up a good relationship with my younger clients and saw them flourish.
I can support you with a range of difficulties including persisting anxiety and depression by supporting your understanding of this and working together on strategies to help you create positive change in your life. You could feel so much better after that first counselling session and I also offer a free introductory 20 minute session to give you the opportunity to see what counselling with me could be like or you can add this on to our first session. Please feel free to contact me with questions you have or concerns as its important you find the right fit for you. I usually recommend 8 - 12 sessions but there is no obligation, you can decide what you want and need. Your feedback on my session work is also so valuable and important in ensuring I do my best to meet your aims and expectations.
Hopefully there is also a space for some laughter as well as tears in a safe and confidential space within my home. I will do my best to answer your enquiry as soon as possible and empower you to gain the most from each and every session. I look forward to hearing from you and any questions please email or text me. Thank you so much for taking time to read my profile.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) so you can be assured of my ability to provide a regulated and professional service at all times
- SCOTACS Counselling Diploma in CBT and Groups
- Additional training and experience working with couples
- MSc Educational Support and 20 years as a qualified teacher and have Professional Recognition in Additional Support Needs
- COSCA Counselling Certificate in Counselling Skills
- I have worked for several well known and respected organisations supporting difficulty with trauma, abuse, bereavement and a range of mental health difficulties
- Experience of working with clients with neurodiversity and further training
- A range of additional qualifications in trauma, PTSD, working with adolescents, anxiety and depression
- I integrate an understanding of other approaches to counselling. Most importantly my work is tailored to suit your way of working at any given time. However my Cognitive Behaviour approach can really help you see the value of working between sessions to test out and practise the changes you seek, for example lowering your anxiety. I will work with you - whatever the challenges you face - to support and guide you through difficulties.
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Same sex relationships. Promoting healthier couples work. Supporting families to communicate challenging subject or topic areas.
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Fees
£55.00 - £65.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial 20 minute online or face to face discussion to talk about how we might work together. Our first full session will be a little longer at no extra cost. I can provide a discount for a block booking of 4 sessions and can discuss with you any concerns about fees but hope you will find my hourly sessions very worthwhile.
When I work
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Additional hours may be available on a bespoke basis - please get in touch. The latest session is usually 6.30pm.
Further information
I am able to offer counselling sessions Monday to Thursday during the day and usually early evenings. I usually cannot offer Friday evenings but I will try to be as flexible with you as possible and advise of any breaks in my availability. My premises seek to offer your comfort in a quiet location and relaxed environment. There is usually room to park your car in the driveway. Evening appointments can be more popular therefore there can be less availability at times. I can work with you face to face, online or a combination of both. I prefer to see clients weekly for the first few sessions and then fortnightly if they prefer. However I will work with you as best I can to meet your needs and budget. I will provide resources to support making the changes you seek.
