About me
You might be looking for counselling because something in life feels off, even if it’s hard to put into words. Many men I work with describe stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain or a sense of being stuck, or under constant pressure.
On the surface things often look fine: work, family, responsibilities are all being managed. But underneath that it can feel like exhaustion, frustration, irritability or just going through the motions without much sense of direction or satisfaction.
This kind of pressure is easy to carry alone for a long time. Counselling gives you a structured, confidential space to step back, make sense of what’s going on and find a clearer way forward.
My approach is practical and focused. We’ll look at what’s happening in your life now, what’s keeping you stuck and what can help you regain a sense of control, balance and direction. For some people that means a short piece of work to gain clarity and reset. For others, it’s a longer process of working through deeper patterns and making more lasting changes.
You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan before you start. The aim is to make things clearer as we go and help you feel more steady and in control of your life again.
I offer one-to-one counselling for men in Highworth, Swindon (SN6), as well as online via Teams and WhatsApp.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully trained and experienced counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I adhere to their Ethical Framework.
- Diploma, Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB
- Diploma, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Certificate, Grief Counselling
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Free initial 20 minute introductory call
When I work
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Further information
My work has recently been featured in a local newspaper and on BBC Radio Wiltshire, where I spoke about men’s mental health and the importance of accessible, supportive counselling for men. These conversations reflect my commitment to offering thoughtful, down-to-earth therapy for men who may be struggling quietly.
Link to interview on BBC Wiltshire. Interview starts at 1:24: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002nwbl
Link to article in Swindon Advertiser: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25208761.swindon-area-man-becomes-counsellor-therapy-sessions/
