About me
Finding the right therapist can feel daunting, especially if you’re already struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, difficult experiences or simply feeling stuck. My aim is to offer a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without judgement, and where we can make sense of what you’re going through together.
As an experienced Integrative counsellor, I draw on different therapeutic approaches, including person-centred therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor our work to you — your experiences, your needs and what you hope to get from therapy.
I work collaboratively with adults to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and to understand patterns that may be affecting how you feel and relate to yourself or others. Together, we can develop greater self-awareness, find ways of coping with difficult emotions and work towards meaningful change.
You may be coming to therapy because you’re experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, the effects of trauma or addiction, or because you’re going through a period of change and want some support in understanding yourself better. Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin.
I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space where you can feel heard and respected. I will work at your pace, while gently supporting you to explore what may be holding you back and to build greater confidence, resilience and self-understanding.
I’m committed to continuing my professional development so that my practice remains informed by current therapeutic thinking and research. Most importantly, I believe therapy works best when we build a trusting relationship where you feel able to be open, understood and supported.
Training, qualifications & experience
As a FdSc qualified, diploma in trauma therapy and BACP registered Integrative counsellor, I continue to engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with the latest therapeutic practices and research, ensuring the highest standard of care for all my clients.
NHS; I provided short-term, solution-focused counselling to individuals. I helped clients manage issues like anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties, ensuring a supportive and confidential environment for their healing process.
Women’s Support Centre; I focused on providing one-to-one counselling to support women experiencing domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other trauma-related issues.
RASASC; I provided sensitive and trauma-informed counselling to individuals who have experienced sexual violence or abuse. I created a safe space for survivors to process their emotions, address complex trauma, and develop coping strategies.
HM Prison Service; In my counselling role within the prison service, I specialise in addiction recovery, providing essential support to clients struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders. My work focuses on helping clients address the underlying psychological, emotional, and behavioural factors contributing to their addiction.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are 50 minutes, online via Zoom.
Payments for online sessions are made by BACS or invoiced and required before the session.
Cancellations within 24 hours will still be charged at full rate.
When I work
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Please enquire for current availability. I offer a flexible schedule, where I can, to accommodate people who work shift patterns.
Further information
I have a diverse background in providing therapeutic support across various settings, with a focus on trauma-informed care, emotional resilience, and empowerment for individuals facing difficult circumstances.
