About me
A very warm welcome. I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Birmingham and Solihull, committed to providing a supportive space that is grounded in proven approaches and guided by genuine care. I would be happy to hear from you whatever it is that brings you to therapy.
Therapy with me is collaborative, non-judgemental, and underpinned by the belief that human beings are resilient, creative and capable of overcoming and surviving in profound ways. There is no catch all formula, ultimately, the work we will do together is about allowing you to make sense of your story, understand yourself and your needs more deeply, and to live with greater intentionality and flourishing as a result.
It may be that you are navigating a loss or a life change, perhaps you are hoping to understand yourself better or to break out of a cycle, or maybe things have just felt a little stuck for a while. Seeking support can be daunting, but my hope is that in working together we will allow you to space to process, navigate or overcome whatever it is you are facing.
Pluralistic Working
I am trained in psychodynamic and person-centred counselling; being rooted in these approaches means I take a specific interest in how your past informs your present experience, and that I will ensure you are an active and empowered participant in your own therapy journey. The way I work currently is pluralistic, meaning I subscribe to no set approach, but rather am continually expanding my approach to enable me to offer flexible and informed support.
I have completed training in Compassion Focused Therapy and bereavement care, along with child and adult Safeguarding. I have previously worked with REMA counselling in London, and more recently providing end-of-life and bereavement counselling in a hospice setting.
You, and the issues you face, are distinct and unique, this is why therapy is ultimately a relational process; I make it a priority to get to know and understand each person I work alongside to cultivate a space of depth, safety and growth.
If you would like to explore working together, I'd love to hear from you and we can arrange a call to meet and chat through the kind of support you are looking for.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Organisations
- Level 6 Qualified Counsellor (BACP Accredited Counselling degree from Middlesex University)
- Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- I am fully insured, registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and hold an enhanced DBS check
Further Training
- Training in Bereavement Care, Compassion Focused Therapy and Child & Adult Safeguarding
- Currently completing a Foundation Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory
- Recent CPD: Managing Anger and Anxiety, Coping with Numbness and Dissociation
Previous Experience
- Former Counsellor with REMA Counselling (London)
- Former hospice counsellor with experience in delivering bereavement and end-of-life 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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am experienced in working with those with a life limiting diagnosis or chronic illness and with those navigating loss and bereavement.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
If finances are difficult, please do speak to me and we can assess options together. I offer flexible sessions and am happy to discuss payment plans that work for your needs.
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Further information
Sessions are 50 minutes and are held in-person.
I currently have a few spaces for online sessions on Mondays.
Typically, we will look to find a recurring weekly slot for your sessions, however if you require more flexibility than this in order to attend, please speak to me and we can find a solution that suits your needs.
If you'd like to arrange a consultation call, please get in touch and we can chat more about practical arrangements for working together. This free-of-charge and zero obligation consultation should help us decide if we'd be a good fit, and to establish your goals for therapy. I offer these over Google Meet or via phone call.
