About me
I am a qualified integrative humanistic counsellor, offering face to face and online, counselling to adults and young people (16+) in Billingshurst and surrounding areas. As well as working in private practice, I also work at Meadows Wellbeing in Billingshurst West Sussex.
I am able to gently hold a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore your feelings. I believe that you are unique in your experiences, with your own story to tell. Together we can explore what is on your mind, judgement-free and with compassion, supporting you to explore your experience and at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Life has many challenges and sometimes you may need support to work through things. There are many different aspects and parts to you, which can often feel out of sync and contribute to how you feel you are managing. We can work together, exploring how your thoughts, and values can affect how you feel and behave.
If you feel comfortable we can work in a more creative and visual way, supporting your experience, including, visualisation, IFS work, drawing, clay and sand tray.
I have a BA (Hons) degree in Humanistic counselling, and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means I follow a strict code of ethics to ensure I am always working in your best interests.
I also integrate other therapeutic modalities, tailored to meet your unique needs and experiences. For example, inner child work, creative therapy, Visualisation techniques and CBT informed techniques. These are all under my humanistic approach to counselling, where I endeavour to create an empathic and respectful environment for you to be your authentic self.
My goal is to create a confidential and supportive space where you can explore your emotions, uncover your inner strengths and help you navigate life's challenges.
How Counselling can help.
Choosing a counsellor is an important step on your journey towards healing and self-discovery, and I am here to support you every step of the way. As an integrative humanistic counsellor, my primary focus is you - your experiences, feelings and aspirations. I create a warm, welcoming space where you can express yourself freely, without judgement.
In our sessions , you'll find a space where your'e truly heard and accepted without judgement. We will work at your pace focusing on what feels important to you. We may work with the feelings you have and explore at a deeper level, where they may have come from. This can provide a deeper understanding of your past, present and help you to move forward.
I offer in-person sessions and online and telephone counselling to anywhere in the uk, depending on your requirements. I work from a private location, about 15 minutes from Horsham in West Sussex. Public transportation and free on-street parking is available. I also work at Meadows Wellbeing in Billingshurst.
What to expect in your first session.
I offer a free initial consultation of 30 minutes over Zoom to discuss your specific needs and answer any questions you may have. Then if you feel we are a good fit, we can have a first session. You can decide if we work together online via Zoom or in-person. Our first session is where we will discuss your needs, expectations, and how we can work together to achieve your goals, in greater depth.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life. I am here to support you as you find your own path forward, making choices that feel right for you.
Seeking support is a brave step towards growth and self care. No issue is too big or too small, if it matters to you, it matters in our sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
In addition to my private practice, I have experience in counselling in a sixth form setting and local charity organisations. I have experience working with clients exploring a breadth concerns and issues that include: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, bereavement, pet bereavement, anger, stress, PTSD, menopause, neurodiversity, relationship issues, trauma, complex trauma and emotional regulation.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), currently working towards accreditation.
I work within the BACP Ethical Framework for the counselling profession, and align with column A of the SCoPEd competencies and practice standards. I am ICO registered.
BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling, University of Chichester.
Diploma in Humanistic Counselling, University of Chichester.
Certificate in Humanistic Counselling. University of Chichester.
Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) and I adhere to their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (2018)
Continued Personal Development (CPD)
- Working with Anxiety and Depression
- Suicide Prevention Training (CRUSE)
- Working with Trauma and Dissociation
- Working with Grief, Loss and Bereavement
- Working creatively with the inner child.
- Working with the body and visualisation
- Training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Level 2
- Working with Creative and Expressive Arts
- Working with Trauma related PTSD.
- Working with stress related issues and anxiety.
- CBT Essentials (APT) Level 2.
- Working with Internal Family Systems.
- Me, Myself & I , Training with Inner Child Work.
- Working with Trauma
- Working with CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Online and phone therapy. Open University/BACP
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.
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Fees
£55.00 per session
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Further information
Sessions are 50 min and in-person or online via Zoom/telephone.
Please feel free to visit my website if you would like any more information or contact me through my email or phone number.
