About me
I'm a person-centred counsellor working with adults, young people and children and I know that struggling can look different for everyone.
We spend so much time getting on with life, meeting expectations and looking after others that it can be easy to lose sight of ourselves. Perhaps you’re finding things harder than you let on, you're overwhelmed, feeling confused, stuck, lost or usure where to turn.
You may be dealing with anxiety, low mood, depression, ADHD, difficulties at home or within your family, or struggling with how you see yourself. You may be going through a big life change, feeling overcome by everyday pressure, or finding it hard to understand your emotions. Sometimes, you know exactly what is troubling you, at other times, you just know that things don't feel quite right.
I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood and accepted for who they are and I provide a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can talk openly about whatever is on your mind, at your own pace and in your own way. Having someone who genuinely listens and takes the time to understand, can make a real difference.
When working with adults, counselling can offer an opportunity to pause, take a breath and focus on yourself. It can be a place to make sense of past or present expereinces, build self-esteem, understand your emotions and begin to find a way forward that feels right for you.
For children and young people, I recognise how difficult it can sometimes be to explain what is going on inside. I aim to create a relaxed and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself, expressing your feelings in whatever way is best for you and exploring any worries or challenges you may be facing.
Counselling is about building a trusting relationship where you feel accepted, valued and understood. My approach is warm, patient, and tailored to your unique needs. I will work with you to explore what matters to you and support you as you find your own understanding, strengths and ways forward. I have trained in person-centred/humanistic counselling but will draw on various other approaches to support you.
I can offer face-to-face sessions at either West Malling or Rochester or online sessions anywhere in the UK. I provide short-term or longer ongoing counselling to suit your individual needs.
You don't need to know exactly what you want from counselling to take that first step. We can begin with where you are now, and take things from there.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP.
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Children & Young People
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Humanistic Route)
- Level 3 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling (Humanistic Route)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Cruse Bereavement Foundation Course
- HM Government Prevent training
- NSPCC Child Protection in Secondary Schools
- Introducing Autism-Informed Practice
- NOS Online Safety for Support Staff
- Mind Suicide Prevention in Adults
I work with children and young people in a local Academy, neurodiverse young people in a specialist college and adults in my private practice.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer face to face sessions either in a relaxing room at King Street Therapy Rooms in West Malling or in a dedicated counselling room on the High Street in Rochester where we can confidentially discuss what you wish to bring and how we might work together. I also offer zoom sessions should you prefer.
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