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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.
About me
Hello and welcome.
Addressing where you are in life can be daunting and scary. It’s much easier when you have someone to guide and support you.
Life can sometimes throw us into situations we don't expect and find hard to deal with. At times, coping can seem impossible. Having the time to talk to somebody who listens can help you reduce your heavy load and feel that you are not alone.
Having experienced counselling myself and sharing a problem with someone I could trust, someone who didn't judge me, and someone with whom I could just be me was a life-changing experience.
I understand how overwhelming life can be. My journey with past trauma has given me an understanding of what works well to feel better about those experiences and what we could use to help you. I’ve been in your shoes, feeling alone and misunderstood, like I had all the bad luck, and I know the courage it takes to seek help and to address those things.
Why Choose Me?
I can help you to move through difficult feelings.
I offer you a safe and collaborative environment to help you move towards knowing yourself better and processing your experiences and hard feelings.
I bring empathy and understanding to our sessions, informed by my training and life experiences.
I specialise in working with anxiety and traumas from the past or present and any related issues such as depression, relationship problems, and low self-worth.
Together, you can heal from past/ present pains and build healthier relationships with loved ones and friends, free from anxiety and whatever is holding you back.
Understanding Trauma.
Trauma can stem from abuse, neglect or distressing events and can affect you emotionally, physically, and in the way you might behave or act. It could manifest as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or self-destructive behaviours. I provide a safe space for you to explore these feelings and experiences.
My Approach.
My counselling style is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centred. You have the inner resources to create change; I’m here to guide and facilitate that process.
I use mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help manage stress and stay grounded.
I've helped many people overcome their struggles and to go on and live more fulfilling lives.
How I Can Help.
In our sessions, we’ll identify and address the root causes of your struggles. You’ll develop effective coping strategies and gain confidence and self-awareness.
You’ll experience a sense of calm and peace, allowing you to enjoy life more fully.
No matter what you’ve experienced or your current challenges, we can create a future that helps build the life you want around your previous experiences.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Experience.
I hold a Diploma in therapeutic counselling and work as a person-centred counsellor. I am currently studying to complete my specialism in Trauma.
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds with a wide range of issues.
I work with Cruse Bereavement as a counsellor and bereavement volunteer specialising in grief work.
I’ve also worked in various agencies working around trauma and eating disorders, providing both short-term and long-term counselling.
I create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings and experiences. I will tailor my approach to meet your needs and to help you achieve your goals. In our work together, I'll ensure you feel understood and supported.
I am a person-centred counsellor, so I believe you have the tools needed inside you to create change. I can guide and facilitate this change.
- Level 2 Counselling skills.
- Level 3 Counselling certificate.
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- Level 5 Diploma in Counselling children and young people.
- Level 6 Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Counselling. - current
- Counselling tutor: Certificate in Online and phone counselling.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees
My fee is £65 per session, paid in advance each month.
Investing in your mental health is a crucial step towards a happier, more fulfilling life, and I’m here to support you.
When I work
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Practice hours:
8 am - 7 pm Tuesday to Thursday
Please enquire about availability, and we can match up a suitable day and time.
Further information
If you decide to get in contact, the first step would be for us to arrange an initial counselling session, which could take place over the telephone or online. This initial session is an opportunity to get a feel for the process and decide if you want to continue.
There is no pressure to commit to continuing, as the most important thing is to find a counsellor who is right for you and who you can trust and connect with. If you choose to continue, we will arrange a regular meeting time each week.
The counselling process is unique to each individual and can be short or long-term, but it is reviewed during our work together.
Please do get in touch to arrange an initial appointment or if you would like to have a brief introductory chat first. I look forward to hearing from you.