About me
I am a qualified Pluralistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor who is based in West Bridgford, Nottingham but also work online and via telephone. I work with individuals and families and have particular experience also working with parenting, anxiety and autism, but also work with a host of other presenting issues. I hold an updated Enhanced DBS Certificate.
I work with topics including parenting, family issues, anxiety, autism, burnout, depression, neurodiversity, relationships, childhood issues, trauma, grief and bereavement, self-awareness, emotional regulation, sexuality, processing change.
I work from a pluralistic approach which means I am trained in multiple kinds of therapy. I get to know each client and their needs and we work together to tailor the approach that best suits them, using different parts from different schools of therapy to help them achieve their goal. I believe it’s key for everyone’s counselling to be personal to them. When working with families, this can be working with the members individually and also together with alternating sessions to ensure everyone feels heard.
I have my levels 2 and 3 in Person-Centred counselling and my levels 4 and 5 (diploma) in pluralistic psychotherapeutic counselling. I have also completed my level 1 in DDP (dyadic developmental psychotherapy). I have a degree in Theology and Religious Studies and Sociology. I also have multiple A Levels and GCSEs and other certificates in topics around safeguarding.
I have been advised that I create a warm and natural environment for my clients, enabling them to feel safe. I have also been advised that sessions still feel ‘human’ and grounding.
I feel that having a good relationship with my clients is key, and so to see if we are a good fit, I like to have a quick chat on the phone first to ensure you are also happy to proceed. This would normally be for around 10-15 mins to get to know each other, chat about what has made you reach out for counselling, discuss how we could work together and answer any questions. This call is free. After this, sessions would be 50 minutes long and are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 2 Counselling Skills - CPCAB Counselling Training the Midlands
Level 3 Counselling Studies - CPCAB Counselling Training the Midlands
Levels 4 & 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Chrysalis
Level 1 in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy from the DDP Network.
Level 2 in Autism.
Ba(Hons) Theology & Religious Studies & Sociology - University of Leeds
Multiple A Levels and GCSEs
Multiple safeguarding certificates
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Extensive experience working with young people with extra needs and disabilities and also with autism.
Particular focus on working with family issues, relationship issues and how childhood trauma affects us as adults.
I am an accredited registrant of the National Counselling Society, Counselling Children & Young People official register.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£55 per session (50 minutes) online, face to face or via telephone for individuals, £75 for a family therapy session with two individuals.
Face to face sessions are held from West Bridgford in Nottingham.
Free initial 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and requirements.
When I work
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Further information
Face to face sessions are held from a wheelchair accessible premises in West Bridgford.
