About me
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a fully qualified and experienced cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).
I offer all my clients a safe, professional, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which they can explore any past or present issues.
With my CBT work I offer evidence based interventions adapted to each individual's needs. I have experience of working with many different issues, including depression, (generalised) anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, low self esteem, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual, emotional and physical abuse, grief/loss, relationship issues and (work and educational related) stress.
I am able to offer appointments via the telephone, WhatsApp (video) app, the Teams app, and ZOOM.
I offer free 15 minutes introductory calls to prospective clients, to give them the opportunity to ask any questions they may have before deciding if they would like to arrange an appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
CRUSE Bereavement training.
Childline- counselling training, switchboard training and training for trainers training.
BSc (Hons). Degree in Psychology.
Fast Track Intermediate Certificate in Counselling.
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Counselling.
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in CBT.
I am fully committed to continuing professional development and complete several counselling/ CBT related workshops yearly. My safeguarding adults and children training is up to date and I have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate.
I am fully accredited with BABCP and I adhere to their codes of ethics.
I am registered with BACP and I adhere to their codes of ethics.
I have 12+ years experience of working in the NHS as a CBT therapist and I also have many years experience working as a counsellor and CBT therapist in private practise. In addition to this, I have worked for several years for charities specialising in bereavement (Cruse bereavement care), children (Childline), sexual violence (CSVSS) and mental health issues (MIND). I have also worked as a counsellor at a University.
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minutes introductory call.
If you have questions about session fees and availability, please feel free to get in touch.
Each therapy appointment is 60 minutes.
I am a registered provider with Aviva health insurance and AXA health insurance.
Further information
An initial meeting is our first opportunity to discuss what has been troubling you and how these difficulties are affecting you. This meeting will also give you an opportunity to decide whether you feel that a therapeutic approach may be helpful for you to manage or overcome your difficulties.
I am able to undertake both short and long term counselling and CBT dependent on each individual's needs.
If you would like to find out more information or you would like to make an appointment, please contact me by telephone or email.
