About me
I am an integrative counsellor/therapist working in the Richmond area. I worked for 19 years as a digital specialist for a Christian international NGO before re-training as a therapist. I have experience working with adults across a range of issues including anxiety and depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, bereavement and redundancy.
It is sometimes possible to make changes in our life that help us be happier and more fulfilled. Even if we cannot change certain circumstances that we find difficult, we can still develop new ways of understanding ourselves, our feelings, and how we respond to those circumstances. A season of counselling/therapy can create the space for that to happen, where through talking with a counsellor/therapist we gain more understanding of ourselves and our relationships, enabling us to make those changes.
My work with clients is informed by different counselling theories and ideas, and I will always try to find the way of working that works best for you as my client. I aim to establish a welcoming, safe and confidential space where we can explore what you have brought to therapy, empowering you to develop a more positive future.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling Level 4
- Registered Member MBACP
- Registered Member ACC
Member organisations
The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
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
£60.00 per session
Further information
I offer a free 30-minute initial phone call for anyone wishing to ask questions and find out more about how we might work together, before committing to a full session. Following this, I offer 50-minute online sessions on zoom.
In the first 50-minute session, I will introduce my contract for our working relationship, and ask about your goals from therapy and how you’d like us to work together (I’ll have questions to prompt your thinking on this, especially if you’re new to therapy). I’ll check in with you about our progress regularly, to ensure you’re getting what you need from the therapy.
