About me
The reasons we seek counselling are many and varied. Sometimes there is a sudden loss or trauma, but sometimes there are layers of difficult experiences where one more is too many, and we can become overwhelmed. These may be current events or traumatic experiences from long ago that continue to affect life today.
We may begin to distance ourselves from friends and family as we try to make sense of difficult feelings and emotions alone. Perhaps because we don't want to burden others or from unresolved or misplaced feelings of guilt or shame.
As a Person-Centred Counsellor, I invite you to a safe, non-judgemental space to explore any challenges or anxieties. This therapeutic relationship is based on trust and mutual respect, and you are the focus of this relationship. My commitment to you is to be fully present, to hear you, and be with you, as you reflect on difficult experiences and move towards self-acceptance.
Reaching out can be so difficult but something has led you here today, send me an email, I will get straight back to you, and we can have a conversation about where you are now, where you would like to be, and what challenges might stand in your way.
I offer in person, online, or telephone counselling appointments at a time to suit you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Class 2 (Division 1) in Person-Centred Counselling - University of Suffolk National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society-Accredited member DBS-enhanced certificate
My degree qualification included 100 + hours supervised placement with 4C's, a Norwich based Christian counselling charity where I continue to volunteer. In addition, I have supported residents with twice weekly counselling sessions at the Hebron Trust, a woman's residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit in Norwich. I also worked with the Norfolk and Waveney MIND charity, where I was part of a team supporting those bereaved by suicide and suicide prevention. I was in this role for over 2 years following the completion of comprehensive training including, ASSIST suicidal awareness, safe guarding and mental health first aid.
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
Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL)- As a qualified EFL practitioner, I am able to offer one-to-one sessions with horses where I feel this practice might be beneficial to clients.
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is for a 60 minute counselling session by telephone, Zoom or face to face in a designated confidential area adjacent to my property.
I offer reduced fees of £35 to students.
When I work
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My availability on the days indicated begins at 9.00am through to 4pm. Evening sessions are at 6.00pm and 7.30pm on Zoom
Further information
I hold a current DBS checked (enhanced) certificate and am fully insured.
