About me
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If you’re finding life difficult to manage, you don’t have to work through it alone. I’m an integrative therapist trained in Person-Centred Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I adapt therapy to suit you, using different approaches and practical coping strategies to help you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly at your own pace. By listening with empathy and understanding, I can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, build greater self-awareness and find ways to cope with the challenges you’re facing.
I support adults who may look as though they are coping on the outside but are struggling internally. You may be dealing with anxiety, overthinking or emotional overwhelm while still managing work, family and other responsibilities. Therapy can give you time and space to focus on yourself, understand what is happening and begin to feel more in control.
I also work with people who feel held back by low self-esteem, self-doubt or worries about not being good enough or what other people may think. Together, we can explore these feelings, recognise unhelpful patterns and work towards building confidence, self-worth and healthier boundaries.
If you’re experiencing bereavement or loss, therapy can offer a safe place to talk about what has happened and how it is affecting you while you continue to manage everyday life. I also support people who feel stuck in the past, anxious about the future or unsure of how to move forward after difficult experiences, burnout or major life changes.
I offer both short-term and long-term therapy. My approach is warm, down-to-earth and tailored to your needs. I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time. You don’t need to have everything worked out before you begin. We can take things at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
My main areas of interest include anxiety and overwhelm, bereavement, low self-esteem and self-worth, confidence issues, burnout, stress and difficult life changes. I also support people with difficulties affecting their day-to-day life and emotional wellbeing.
I believe that feeling comfortable and understood within the therapeutic relationship is an important part of counselling. Together, we can explore what has brought you to therapy and work towards meaningful changes that feel right for you.
Once you contact me, I aim to respond within 24 hours. Please remember to check your junk folder.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 20 years of experience working with people in a variety of roles within the voluntary and private sectors, offering emotional support, guidance and care to people facing different life challenges. These experiences gave me a deeper understanding of emotional wellbeing and led me to pursue a career in counselling.
My background includes a degree in Advanced Studies in Early Years combined with Childhood and Youth Studies, which has given me valuable insight into emotional development, relationships and the challenges that can affect both young people and adults.
Alongside my professional experience, I have completed extensive counselling training and continue to develop my knowledge and skills so I can offer a safe and effective approach tailored to each person.
My qualifications include:
- Level 3 Counselling Skills
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 5 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Level 2 Trauma
I’m committed to continuing to develop my practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This includes training in anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement counselling, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT), self-sabotage and self-care.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£50.00 per session
When I work
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Face to Face, online & phone available.
