About me
Firstly I just wanted to acknowledge how courageous it is to reach out for support - whether this is your first experience of counselling/therapy or you've seen counsellors before, it's a brave step to take! There are so many options of different counsellors/therapists with different skills, interests and all the jargon to work through, and I know it can feel overwhelming. Where do you even start? And how do you know if you've found the person that's right for you?
It might be that you've had some experience of therapy before and it hasn't gone to plan, or maybe you find yourself repeating the same patterns no matter how much you learn about yourself? It could just feel like a minefield to try to navigate your next, or first, steps, at a time when you're already struggling. I try and make things as easy as possible from my end, by being as clear, upfront and "human" as I can. I'm not here to make you jump through hoops. I work relationally, and focus first and foremost on you feeling safe to just "be", rather than trying to label you or pathologise your difficulties.
I am what's known as an "integrative counsellor/psychotherapist" which means I use a range of different ways of working, to meet you where you are, rather than needing to shape you to fit into a therapeutic model. I aim to co-create a space where you can feel safe, seen and heard. This is underpinned by being present with you, deeply listening, curious and perhaps gently challenging you. Working with me can include elements of psychoeducation, exploring the stories you are telling yourself and others, working with your body or working spiritually with the 'unknown' that's happening in the room between us.
I know I'm a "younger" therapist, but the truth is, I've been through a lot in my life, had a lot of counselling myself, and it massively informs my practice. I know what it's like to feel overwhelmed, to feel lost, to feel like a burden to others, and to believe that there's something wrong with you. My role is to help you to see that these (often very loud and convincing) narratives, are not the entire picture of you. You are so much more than the difficulties you are facing, but it's hard to recognise that when you're 'in it'.
I know how utterly terrifying it can be to talk about things you don't even like to think about, or have pushed away. I also know what it feels like when you find the right counsellor, and you have a safe space where you can be brave enough to tentatively explore parts of yourself, your life and how you see the world.
I'm not a counsellor who will just sit session after session and listen, nodding my head and 'hmmm' ing. I'm here to change lives. It sounds big and impressive, but I firmly believe that counselling has that power, in fact, I know it does, because I've done it myself, and I've seen it with my clients.
And to cover the professional aspect for a moment - my foundational training is in person-centred counselling, specifically the therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about continued professional development, having undertaken further counselling training including a diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling, working with trauma, shame, safeguarding, mental health awareness, group facilitation and working with spirituality. I am currently undertaking my supervisors training, which means I will then offer supervision to other counsellors to support their client work. I have a first class degree in Psychology, a degree and post-graduate diploma in Religious Studies and I read, attend conferences, watch TED talks and listen to podcasts extensively to continue to develop my knowledge. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent friendly, influenced not only by psychology and counselling knowledge and theories, but by nature, spirituality and religion, financial wellness, physical wellness and always work with the diversity and complexity of human experience in mind.
I also run a low-cost counselling agency where I support trainee counsellors obtaining their practical client hours alongside their qualification, and facilitate this vital counselling service for our local community, at a time where public counselling services are often overrun with long waiting lists and limitations around sessions.
Sessions with me are are 50 minutes and are either face to face in Langport or online. My standard rate is £60 per session, although I do offer a limited number of concessionary slots for trainee counsellors. I also work on a sliding scale, to support my work with River Counselling Services - mentioned above.
And finally, because finding a counsellor can be a massive risk - I offer a free twenty minute chat either on the phone or ideally online (so we can see each other). To sound sale-sy for a second - there's no obligation. We can chat and you can immediately contact someone else if I'm not the counsellor for you, as it's so important that you find someone that's the right fit for this often vulnerable process.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Contemplative Supervision (current)
- Level 5 Diploma Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Mental Health Awareness
- 1st class degree - BSc (Hons) Psychology
- 2:1 - BA (Hons) Religious Studies
- Post-Graduate Diploma Religious Studies
I am committed to on going personal and professional development, with further training in:
- Safeguarding awareness
- Counselling children and young people
- Counselling online
- Working with trauma
- Trauma in a time of trauma
- Relational trauma and disorganised attachment
- Suicide and self-harm
- Dissociation and DID
- Working with shame
- Therapeutic Group facilitation
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
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Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £60 per session and there is no pressure to pay any more than this. However, should you wish to contribute a bit more for sessions, and if you are in a place to afford to, then this would be much appreciated to help towards funding my work at River Counselling Services - https://www.rivercounsellingservices.co.uk - a low cost counselling agency which I founded in 2024 and continue to manage around my private work. This service provides the local community with affordable counselling by supporting trainee counsellors gain experience working with clients whilst studying, and also provides opportunities for connection within the counselling community, something that can be lacking for practitioners.
Because I am so passionate about supporting the development of counselling practitioners in our community, I also offer concessionary rates to students undertaking their counselling training. If you wish to explore this, please get in touch.
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Further information
Just a quick note that I am often unavailable by phone due to being with clients, so if you call it will likely go to voicemail. Only I have access to my voicemail, so please feel free to leave a message in confidence. Alternatively you can text or email, which is the easiest way to get hold of me.
