About me
Welcome to my counselling and psychotherapy practice. I am an experienced person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and group therapist offering a safe, confidential and non judgemental space for you to explore what matters to you. My aim is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to share and explore whatever is on your mind. I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but many of my clients find their worries begin to ease once we meet and start the journey together.
How Counselling can help:
Having a confidential space to talk through the issues that are troubling you can help you to feel listened to and understood, which can lead to new perspectives and new ways of managing. You may be thinking about counselling because you are experiencing difficulties or challenges in your life, but you may also be interested in it as a way to explore your own personal development. These could include feeling that you are at a crossroads or feeling lost, or life experiences such as illness, loss, bereavement, stress, burnout, a transition, work or family or relationship problems.
Some experiences in life, both from the past and in the present, may be impacting you in ways that leave you feeling stuck, confused and unsure about how to move forward. There may be a generalised sense of unhappiness or dissatisfaction, depression, anxiety or simply a desire to understand yourself more deeply. Counselling can help you make sense of what you are experiencing and bring clarity and increase your self awareness.
How I work:
I believe that everyone has an innate capacity for growth and healing, and with the right support, we naturally move towards a sense of balance and well-being. My way of working is rooted in the person-centred approach, which means that we can start where you are at and go in the direction that seems most relevant to you. As you begin to unpack and explore your thoughts and feelings, I will offer a space for you to explore this with curiosity and kindness. Through this exploration, my hope is that you will gain new insights and an emotional shift within yourself. We can talk about whatever you want, and go as slowly and gently as you want to.
As the counselling progresses, you may notice certain themes or issues that feel important to explore more deeply. If it feels helpful, I can provide psychoeducation and practical resources to support your understanding, growth, and skill development. My goal is to empower you to become your own expert, equipping you with tools and insights to navigate challenges more confidently.
I am also able to draw on my training and experience in Transactional Analysis, Compassion-Focussed Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy if we decide together that this would be helpful. I am able to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs. It may also be useful to incorporate skills from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Trauma-Focused Therapy, depending on what emerges, ensuring our work together is safe, supportive and effective in addressing what matters most to you.
What might a session be like?
A counselling session is often an opportunity to step into the unknown and explore what emerges in the moment. Each session can unfold in its own unique way, sometimes following a clear path, and other times taking a more zigzagged course, revealing insights and feelings that may have been out of sight before.
The process can often bring surprising discoveries, as we listen together to what surfaces, creating a space for your thoughts and emotions to express themselves fully and authentically. In this space of non-judgmental attention, something transformative can occur, a kind of alchemy where understanding, healing, and change become possible.
How long counselling lasts:
It’s completely natural to feel unsure about how many sessions you might need. You’re welcome to start with just one session to see how it feels for you. From there, we can decide together what works best, whether it’s a short-term focus or a longer journey of exploration. Brief counselling could last around 4 - 6 sessions, whereas counselling psychotherapy could last for a longer amount of sessions.
Typically, we would meet on a weekly basis, and you’re free to take it one step at a time. There’s no pressure or commitment to a fixed number of sessions; this is about finding what feels right for you and you can end the sessions whenever the time feels right for you.
If this way of working resonates with you, feel free to get in touch to ask any questions or arrange an initial session to see if. I’d be happy to help you take the next step.
Initial Consultation
Our first meeting is free video call, which is an opportunity to explore what you are wishing to explore and whether we would be a good fit to work together. During this meeting we will discuss your needs and how I might be able to support you.
If we decide I’m not the right person to help, I’ll do my best to guide you toward other options or resources that may be more suitable. My aim is to ensure you feel supported and confident in taking the next step, whatever that may be.
My experience:
Since I completed my counselling training in 2016, I have worked as a Counsellor within the NHS since 2021, and prior to this worked in educational and volunteer settings and charities. Between 2017 and 2020, I worked as a Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor within a charitable organisation called Yellow Door, formerly Southampton Rape Crisis. Within this service, I provided one to one counselling, Supervision and Trauma Focused therapy, and facilitated a weekly therapy group, called Safer Relationships.
I have worked extensively with people in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress, anger, self-esteem, and burnout. I have also worked in the area of neurodiversity, relationship issues, parental issues, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, codependeny, and attachment. I have in-depth knowledge of working with Trauma and PTSD particularly in relation to veterans, childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic abuse. Other work includes delivering Mindfulness, Personal Development and developing and running courses and workshops, helping people reconnect with a sense of purpose and their values.
I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which sets ethical guidelines for the counselling I provide. I understand the importance of offering a quality service with high standards of care and I am committed to ongoing professional development. I hold the appropriate insurance and CRB/ DBS checks. I am GDPR aware and compliant.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Currently training in PCE-CFD Supervision - Metanoia Institute
- Person- centred Experiential Counselling for Depression Training (PCE- CfD) - Metanoia Institute London
- BACP Accreditation
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory - Redlands Counselling Training
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Redlands Counselling Training
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - Redlands Counselling Training
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Redlands Counselling Training.
Training and CPD:
- PCE-CFD training and CPD
- Trauma Informed training and Practice.
- Supporting Male Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse.
- Stabilisation Work in complex Trauma Counselling
- Compassion Focused Therapy.
- Attachment training.
- Safeguarding Adults and Young People.
- Diversity.
- Safe Trauma Recovery.
- Domestic Abuse.
- Mentalisation Based Skills and Theory.
- Trauma Focused Therapy.
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.
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
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial consultation on Zoom or Google Meet for us to discuss the counselling, and where we can think together about any goals you might have. This gives you the opportunity to see what it would be like to work with me, and should you decide to continue with me, we can discuss whether you would like to work in a more short term focused way, or longer term therapy. We will review as we go along.
If either of us decide that working together is not a good fit, then I will do what I can to support you in your search.
My fee for a 60 minute counselling session is £65, payable on booking. If you cancel the session, within the time frame of the cancellation policy, the session will be fully refunded.
I offer a concessionary rate to trainee counsellors, keyworkers and students: £50 for 60 minute session and payable on booking.
I have a few spaces for lower cost counselling throughout the year, so please do contact to discuss.
When I work
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Further information
You are welcome to email me to arrange on online meeting. I will aim to get back to you within 48 hours.
