About me
I am a qualified and accredited Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist, qualified to work with children, young people and adults. I draw on a variety of different theories, including Transactional Analysis, and my approach is Person- Centred. My philosophy is focused on human value, personal growth and free will, helping you to become the best version of yourself.
My qualifications include, a Diploma in Child Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Adult Specialism. I have experience of working with all ages, children from 3-18 and adults from 18-76.
Whilst most adults prefer talking, some people prefer creative methods to help tell their story. Others may benefit from practical help and learning coping strategies. Our work can be tailored to your own goals, at a pace that is comfortable.
Trauma can be experienced in many ways and can be entrenched in the past or be something that has happened recently. Stressful life events may have made you feel "stuck" "helpless" or "unsafe". Whether it be in, relationships, life events or health issues. We all face difficult times in our lives, everyone has their own unique experiences in life, and times when they feel less than "OK". I can offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to talk. I will work relationally, taking the time to listen, build trust and give understanding to thoughts and feelings that you bring.
Children and Young People
I have a background working as an Early Years Practitioner and I have a BA Honours degree in Childhood and Youth studies. My approach to working with children and young people, depends on their developmental age and also their interests. I am guided by what a client's "goal" is, what they want to explore and how they want to express this. Children may often communicate through the medium of play and I have various creative methods and materials, such as, cards and games, clay, paint, and sandplay.
I understand how difficult it can be for parents when their child is suffering. I take time to sit with parents and understand what they are going through.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Diploma in Psychptherapeutic Counselling Children and Adolescents 2021
Diploma in Child Psychotherapy (level 7) 2022
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Adult specialism) 2023
I am a registered and accredited member of UKCP . I am a registered member of BACP and a member of the Northern Guild of Psychotherapy. I am fully insured and registered with ICO and hold a current DBS.
I have experience of working and supporting adults in a GP surgery, and bereavements with Age UK. I also have worked with a variety of adults of all ages in my private practice.
I have 3 years experience working with domestic abuse charities helping parents and children.
I have recently completed Level One training in Dyadic Developmental Practice Psychotherapy & Parenting. I have also completed a one day PACE training. The training has helped me to understand how to facilitate, building relationships between child and parent where early trauma has caused problems in their connections.
I work with a wide range of issues, for adults, this includes,
Depression, anxiety, bereavement, loss, Domestic abuse, relationship issues, life transitions, divorce.
For Children, this may include,
Bullying, EBSA, friendships and relationships, family separations, loss, anxiety and anger issues
There are many more issues, that have not been mentioned, it is best to start with a conversation.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
£60.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
Choosing the right therapist can be difficult and it’s important that you feel comfortable and are able to be yourself. If you are uncertain about what you need or whether psychotherapy will work for you, I suggest a free initial phone call for a discussion or email if preferred.
I am offering the first initial session at a reduced fee of £45
