About me
Do others view you as a calm river with a constant, steady flow? Does this stop you from telling them about the disarming undercurrent that pulls you in all directions? Perhaps you feel like you need to maintain the outward appearance of being someone who ‘has it all’ when inwardly you are scared that you aren’t enough. Appearing perfect can be exhausting, it can also be isolating and erode our true sense of self. I am here so that you can rest your mask down for a while and start to reconnect with the secret spaces of strength and vitality within you. By tapping into and meeting the needs of your inner self you will find that you feel resourced enough to fortify your relationships with others.
Training, qualifications & experience
Individuals: I specialise in working therapeutically with eating disorders, miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, neonatal death and the pregnancy after the death of another child. I work with sex and kink as a qualified psychotherapist (not as a psychosexual therapist)
Eating Disorders: I have trained with the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I work with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders (inclusive of sub-types).
Couples: I work with couples who are struggling to communicate their needs to their partner or where there has been a breakdown of trust or intimacy.
- I have a BSc (Hons) (First Class) in Therapeutic Counselling
- I hold a Foundation Degree in Counselling Science, Theory and Practise
- I have completed the 'Excellence in Practitioner Skills; course with the National Centre for Eating Disorders
- I have completed the Foundation for Infant Loss accredited training
- I am an accredited Foundation for Infant Loss Rainbow Baby Specialist
- I am an accredited Foundation for Infant Loss Infertility Specialist
- I have completed integrative sex and couples training with Dr Tammy Nelson
- I have completed modules of Juliet Grayson's Couples Certificate Course
- I am a Registered member of the BACP
I have experience working with:
- Miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, neonatal death
- Relationship challenges
- Sexual issues
- Eating disorders
- Pornography use
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACES)
- Grief & complex grief
- Substance misuse and addiction
- Anxiety
- Low mood, depression and suicidal ideation
- Life stage challenges (such as caring for parents)
As a fully qualified psychotherapist I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics.
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
I have completed training with the Foundation for Infant Loss. I am an accredited baby loss practitioner and rainbow baby specialist. Working sensitively with families who have suffered early miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth and the death of a child is a personal passion of mine.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£145.00 - £195.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My pricing reflects my commitment to my clients outside of my therapy room. I do not just show up for my clients for 50 minutes a week, I dedicate time to case formulation and in depth reflection and reflexivity to best meet my clients unique needs. I offer a bespoke service to each of my clients.
I have a limited number of sessions available at a concessionary rate. Please enquire if you would like to work with me.
When I work
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Further information
I engage in regular professional supervision.
I am fully insured.
