About me
Life can be isolating particularly if you are struggling. I work side by side with my clients to address what it is you would like to work through.
Working at your pace, what ever that maybe. Talking in a safe space, using creative tools when there simply are no words to express what is going on or to work at a deeper level.
I am an Australian living in the UK for over 20 years and a keen traveller/explorer, hence my business name is Intrepid Counselling.
I trained in the UK and am experienced in helping clients with grief, loss and chronic health challenges (mainly MS) as well as adult adoptees, ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.
I am committed to working with my clients in a mutual and collaborative way. To help gain good mental wellbeing, increase self-awareness and work towards desired outcomes. Together we discuss and look at areas such as problem solving, strengths, weaknesses and resources, values, goals and aims, coping strategies and self-care.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Diploma in Counselling in Transactional Analysis (TA), Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling Skills in Person Centred Counselling.
Personal and professional development is vital to my role therefore I take part in regular CPD.
Counsellor for Sussex MS Centre, MS-UK and Ataloss (UK’s bereavement signposting and information website).
I also facilitate Support Groups for people living with Multiple Sclerosis at the Sussex MS Centre consisting of blocks of 10-12 weekly sessions. Offering a safe place for people to talk about their problems and explore ways of acceptance, managing change and gaining self-confidence.
I worked at St Wilfrid’s Hospice as a Bereavement Counsellor. Counselling adults, children and young people. Also, Macmillan Cancer Support, providing counselling for cancer patients and family members.
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.
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
I am an experienced counsellor supporting people living Multiple Sclerosis (MS) both one to one and support groups.
Counselling can support with MS related issues and may include…
- Anxiety, low mood or depression
- Acceptance, coming to terms with a MS diagnosis
- A relapse, change of symptoms or condition progressing
- Impact on work, family, friends and other relationships
- Emotions such as guilt, anger, low self-esteem and confidence
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
In our first session, before committing to therapy, I offer an up to 30 minute consultation to discuss the possibility of working together and any questions you may have, as well as talk about how we might approach the issues you want to address. This is free of charge.
When I work
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