About me
I have been working as a counsellor and psychotherapist for many years now and helped many people get their life back on track. I know how hard it is to seek help, and I know from my own struggles that it is completely possible to turn your life around.
I have worked in the NHS as a Cancer Care Counsellor and with NDADA and have a history of teaching meditation and mindfulness. I truly believe counselling is a privilege and I love it with a passion. I have worked successfully with issues of abuse, anxiety, depression, anger issues, panic attacks, low self esteem, and bereavement and more recently through training I have been able to go deeper into issues of trauma.
I work with a range of techniques and models and adapt my approach depending on what you need.
I will not waste your time, and a short conversation should help you decide if we can work together. I am a compassionate and professional practitioner and I look forward to having a chat to see how we might work together.
I offer a free initial consultation.
Please call or text 07443 647604, if I cannot pick up please leave a message - this is a secure line - and I will get back to you promptly.
You are also welcome to use the 'Email me' link at the top of the page.
If you wish to read more please visit my website: www.heartspacecounselling.org
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling Level 4 with Heartwood College of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
The training was Integrative, which means I have experience of several counselling approaches. The use of the word ‘integrative’ not only describes a fusion of different techniques, it also refers to the integration of all aspects of the personality and needs of the client. This brings awareness of the emotional, rational, behavioural, physiological and spiritual, as they apply to you, delivering a tailor made service to address your evolving needs.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with Pat Ogden, Ph.D.
Body Oriented Therapy Techniques for Trauma and Attachment
Internal Family Systems Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More: An Intensive Online Course with Dr. Richard Schwartz & Dr. Frank Anderson
Counselling Children and Young People Diplma
Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Diploma (Distinction)
CPD Emotionally Focused Therapy
CPD Working with Trauma (Caroline Spring)
Counselling Survivors of Domestic Abuse - NDADA
Certificate in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Teacher Training Programme Buddhist Psychology & Practice
BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Arts
I hold full professional liability insurance.
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, this means I work in line with their ethical requirements.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £55 per hour session for adults via telephone, video online counselling or Walk & Talk Therapy.
I charge a sliding scale from £45-£60 per hour session for face to face counselling and psychotherapy for young people and adults.
£75 per hour session for couples face to face counselling and psychotherapy.
When I work
9am - 8pm Mondays
9am - 5pm Tuesdays
9am - 8pm Wednesdays
9am - 7pm Thursdays
Further information
I am delighted to announce that I can now offer Walk and Talk Therapy.
What is Walk and Talk Therapy?
It is a form of counselling/psychotherapy where confidential sessions take place outside with counsellor and client walking side by side observing social distancing measures. It is also referred to as Ecotherapy, Walking Therapy or Outdoor Therapy. The pace is always set by the client with the counsellor matching their pace. If the client wishes to pause or sit they are free to do so.
The primary objective of Walk and Talk is to have a therapy session. However walking in the fresh air in a natural environment provides an additional therapeutic context. I adhere to the NCS Ethical Framework and observe the same legal rules of confidentiality as traditional face to face counselling settings.
I offer you support with issues such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression/low mood, Bereavement & Stress.
The Benefits of Walk and Talk Therapy
Walk and Talk combines the health benefits of walking outside with the psychological benefits of talking to a trained therapist. It has been shown to lower levels of anxiety, stress and depression in addition to enhancing a sense of well being.
Bereaved clients find being outside in the changing seasons helpful while working through the stages of grief following the loss of a loved one. Walking relieves tension and stimulates blood flow to the brain improving problem solving and creative thinking.
The natural environment, weather and objects encountered on the walk can be used symbolically and metaphorically as part of the therapy.
