About me
There are times in our lives when we may encounter difficulties and challenges, feel overwhelmed, stuck, or find ourselves struggling with our experiences. You don’t need to cope alone. I offer a calm and confidential space where you can talk openly and feel heard without judgment. Through counselling, I offer support in exploring and working through whatever you are experiencing, helping you to find hope, healing and a way forward that feels meaningful and authentic to you.
I am a professionally qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor and Psychotherapist, Accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). While my initial training was in the person-centred modality, which forms the foundation for my approach, I have since completed further Masters-level training at Waverley Abbey College, which has developed my integrative and holistic practice, incorporating a variety of modalities. Informed by attachment theory and trauma-informed practice, I work flexibly and creatively, drawing on a range of techniques and tools to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I am deeply compassionate, empathetic, and caring, and am passionate about supporting people through life's challenges and transitions. I value the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, and seek to create a space where individuals can deepen their understanding of themselves, reconnect with their values and strengths, and move towards greater resilience, well-being and personal growth.
I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, bereavement and life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals affected by chronic health conditions, helping them explore and manage the emotional challenges these can bring. I am trained in working with complex trauma, including experiences of sexual assault, abuse and childhood trauma. I have also spent a short time in Cambodia, gaining valuable experience of charities supporting individuals who have been affected by extreme poverty, genocide and sex trafficking.
My training at Waverley Abbey College enhanced my ability to integrate spiritual and faith perspectives into counselling, providing support that respects and incorporates clients’ beliefs, whether of faith or no faith, alongside their emotional and psychological needs.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a primary school teacher for many years, gaining valuable experience in supporting children and their families, particularly those with significant learning, behavioural and emotional needs. This has given me an understanding of the challenges and stresses that families may face, as well as the individual needs of family members. In recent years, I have worked in pastoral roles, supporting individuals through struggles in their faith or during challenging times. I have worked with local charities to provide counselling and support through my training, voluntary work and private practice.
I offer short or long-term counselling, with sessions available either in person or online.
If you feel I might be the right person to work with, you are very welcome to contact me for a free fifteen-minute phone consultation to discuss what is happening for you and how we might work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Post-Graduate Diploma (Master's Level 7) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Waverley Abbey (Middlesex University)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (cpcab) – Chapters Counselling and Training
- Level 3 in Counselling Studies – Chapters Counselling and Training
- Level 2 in Counselling Skills – Chapters Counselling and Training
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (ACTO approved)
- PG Certificate in Education – York St John University
- BA (Hons) in Music and Religion - Brunel University
Additional Training
- Diploma in Counselling Supervision, Waverley Abbey College
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Therapy, The Link Centre
- The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Volunteer Counsellor Training
- Level 4 CPD Perspectives on Dyslexia (& Co-occurring Difficulties), Dyslexia Action
Counselling Experience
- Emma Headland Counselling as owner and counsellor
- Community Works, Thirsk as a Counsellor
- Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre as a Counsellor during training
- Christian Fellowship Ministries as a volunteer Counsellor
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
Christian/Faith Counselling
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling in person 1 hour - £50
Telephone/Online (Zoom) 1 Hour - £50
Counselling for trainee counsellors 1 Hour - £40
When I work
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Further information
My usual working days are Tuesday to Thursday day time hours, 9am-6pm.
