About me
I offer on-line talk therapy to support and guide people as they find their way through times of uncertainty, change, crisis, and trauma.
I work effectively and can offer flexibility in how often client's wish to meet and for how long.
I appreciate that finding someone to share your thoughts and emotions with can be a daunting task. I understand the importance of feeling heard and valued. I believe that the most effective solutions for those in distress are achieved when you feel safe, supported and trusted.
My part in your journey would be to offer a safe space in which we collaborate, tailor-making the support to your individual needs. Together we can explore why you might be experiencing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, develop an understanding of yourself, and gain new skills that will lead you toward a less conflicting, more settled future.
Please email or text me to set up a fifteen minute zoom so we can 'meet'. From experience, a client knows within a few minutes if they feel comfortable with a therapist.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Iron Mill College, Exeter
- Certificate in Counselling, Iron Mill College, Exeter
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, Exeter University
I have experience working in an NHS environment supporting people suffering bereavement and trauma.
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
In addition to a more generalised practice, I also work with client's who have negative, sometimes traumatic, experiences of boarding school.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is £60 for a 60 minute session. I work effectively and efficiently and am able to offer flexibility to accommodate how often a client wishes to meet and for how long.
I ask that client's pay by bank transfer prior to appointments.
When I work
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Further information
How I see online counselling.
Research suggests that counsellor and client do not need to be in the same room in order to experience a positive therapeutic outcome. Client-counsellor relationships are best fostered when clients feel comfortable and safe, and for some, that means meeting and working online.
A less intimate environment can enable a level of distance necessary for some clients to open up more readily. Discussing challenging subjects can be less disquieting in familiar surroundings, with personal comforts and support within easy reach.
Worth mentioning are the practical benefits that seeking support from your own home or chosen space can offer. Not having to travel, manage inclement weather conditions, or commit to extra time is enough of a reason for some to choose online counselling.
Geographical distance can also provide advantages for clients who do not want to bump into their counsellor at the school gates or in the supermarket. Online work ensures privacy. No waiting in the car, a reception room or on the pavement for your allotted appointment time.
Potentially stress-inducing scenarios away from home, like holidays and work commitments, can be supported via online counselling.
Additionally the choice of counsellor is far broader when searching for a therapist online meaning clients increase the chance of a good match.
If you would like to see if we might be a good fit, please get in touch – I offer a free initial ten-minute zoom.
I encourage anyone seeking counselling to talk to a few counsellors before making a decision.
How I work.
I offer full 60 minute sessions using the zoom platform. If you are not familiar with zoom I can send simple instructions to get you online. I work in a private space, confidential and quiet.
I send a zoom link at least 24 hours in advance of sessions. If you are unable to attend please let me know at this point or, more ideally, before.
For sessions clients are encouraged to find a safe, comfortable space where they won’t be interrupted. It is important that you have a good internet connection. Having tissues and a glass of water close to hand is advisable.
Sessions tend to be weekly, unless this isn’t viable for clients or we have progressed to fortnightly or monthly appointments.
I have two lots of paperwork for clients. One is the new client form; the information I request is necessary in case of emergency. The other is an agreement between client and counsellor. I ask clients to read, complete and return both forms to me before our first official session.
I ask that clients pay in advance of our session date. I request that payments are made via bank transfer.
