This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello. I wonder what brings you here today, we all need help at times. Perhaps relationships are difficult and you might feel lonely, or work is stressful. Maybe you don’t feel good or are experiencing depression or anxiety or trauma. Are you looking to release your potential? Or perhaps some other reason. My aim as a counsellor is to help you to get from where you are now to where you would like to be. As a qualified and experienced therapist, I can help, my skills can guide you, my focus will be on your unique experience of life. As a person, I am warm, approachable and supportive, you will not be on your own.
Testimonials
I had 5 CBT sessions with Don and he helped me to undo years of self doubt and insecurities. So much so, that I have had a great summer getting out and about in new environments and meeting new people.
Thank you for restoring my confidence in wanting to leave home and get back into society - Sarah
Don is a warm, kind and trustworthy therapist. His calm, supportive nature allows you to safely open up and talk with ease. He is empathic and understanding, which makes it very easy to connect with him. I would highly recommend Don as a therapist - Eleni
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). My values and ethics are in line with the association, I also adhere closely to the BACP code of practice.
I am also a qualified Teacher (in the profession for over 30 years), Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Behaviour Specialist
I have been a listening volunteer with the Samaritans for the past 18 years, in addition I have also been involved in Samaritan training, recruitment and fundraising.
My training and experience is wide and varied, as well as the age groups I work with (from children to the elderly). I specialise in: relationships, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trauma, mediation.... (see below for more details).
Qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling, CPPD (BACP Accredited)
- Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling, CPPD (BACP Accredited)
- Certificate in Integrative Humanistic Counselling
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education Needs Co-ordination
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry
I have additional professional training in:
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Working with Children & Young People
- Working with Eating Disorders
- Working with Trauma
- Working with Suicide
- Psychiatry, Psychopathology and Psychodynamics
- Neuroscience and Attachment Theory
- Time-Limited Counselling
- Restorative Conference Facilitation Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- Youth Justice Board Foundation & Panel Matters Training
- Education, Health and Care Plans Continuing Professional Development
- Covid - 19: Restoration, Recovery and Resilience: Trauma-informed planning for a new normality
- SafeTalk: Suicide Alertness For Everyone
- Emotion Coaching: Certificate of Training
- Trauma Informed Care Workshop
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
Culturally specific difficulties
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge based on a sliding scale depending on your income. I work based on trust and do not ask for proof of income. I have concessionary slots available because I believe that income should not be a barrier for good mental health.
When I work
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My working days/hours are Monday and Thursday: between 5pm and 9pm, Friday between 4pm and 6pm and on Sunday afternoon / evening.
Further information
Whether we work in person or online I will do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you will feel at ease to discuss your thoughts, feelings and emotions. I build into our counselling sessions regular short assessments and reviews to gauge the effectiveness of the therapy. We will be discussing both day to day events and things from your past. My aim will always be to increase your self-awareness, when you know the origins of your behaviour you will be empowered to make the necessary changes in your life. Counselling is not an easy option but I will be there to support you on your journey until you are able to handle things on your own….