About me
When you feel safe enough to lower your guard, you can begin to speak freely — without having to pretend that everything is okay.
Perhaps, on the outside, you seem to be coping, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure of yourself. You may spend a lot of time thinking about what other people need, worrying about what they think of you, or questioning whether you are good enough.
Maybe you’ve become caught in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt or insecurity. You might struggle to know what you want, find it difficult to set boundaries, or feel disconnected from who you really are.
Life can bring periods when these feelings become harder to manage — whether you're navigating relationships, work, ADHD or neurodiversity, grief and loss, rejection, changing identity, perimenopause or menopause, or simply feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before coming to counselling.
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor offering online counselling for adults in Berkshire, Hampshire and across the UK. I provide a calm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you, at your own pace and without fear of criticism or judgement.
My approach is warm, compassionate and collaborative. I won’t tell you what you should do or try to “fix” you. Instead, I work alongside you, listening carefully and seeking to understand your experience.
Together, we can gently explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences that have shaped how you see yourself and the world around you. Through greater self-awareness and understanding, you can begin to challenge old beliefs, develop self-compassion and build a stronger sense of who you are.
Counselling can give you the space to pause, make sense of what you’re carrying and begin to feel more comfortable being you.
I offer 50-minute online counselling sessions for adults, providing the flexibility and privacy of accessing therapy from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Your first session is an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions you may have and decide together how we might work in a way that feels safe and supportive for you.
You’ve already taken a first step by looking for support. If something here feels familiar, I’d be very happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
My counselling practice is grounded in empathy, compassion and a genuine belief in each person’s capacity for change. I offer a warm, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted for who you are.
I have extensive experience supporting people through emotional distress, having worked with MIND and The Samaritans, alongside my wider experience within the NHS and healthcare. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the many ways people can experience anxiety, uncertainty, loss, low self-worth and emotional overwhelm, as well as the resilience people can draw on when facing difficult times.
I now bring this experience into my counselling practice, working with adults from a person-centred perspective. I also continue to volunteer in educational settings, supporting young people and adults with their emotional wellbeing.
My own professional journey has spanned more than 40 years in nursing and healthcare, and while my career has evolved, my passion for listening to and supporting people has remained at the heart of what I do.
I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Diploma in ADHD, and I am a registered member of the BACP, working within its ethical framework. I continue to develop my knowledge and understanding through ongoing professional learning.
My priority is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe enough to be honest, valued without judgement and empowered to explore what is happening for you. I will not tell you what you should do or try to “fix” you. Instead, I will work alongside you, at your pace, helping you make sense of your experiences and develop a stronger understanding of yourself.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions available
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Further information
Areas of Focus:
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Anxiety, feeling overwhelmed
- Life transitions and identity
- Emotional regulation and resilience
- Inner critic and self-compassion
- Personal growth and authenticity
- Relationships
- Disability
