This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
People come into counselling for a multitude of different reasons. There can be struggles and hurdles at many points during life which people may want to seek support with. No problem is too small or big to bring to counselling and there is no point at which it is unhelpful to consider seeking support. I welcome people from all walks of life to get in touch if interested.
About me:
I am a former specialist educational needs teacher - I worked as a teacher for 8 years. I then moved into mental health to follow my passion and retrained and a counsellor and finally a CBT therapist with the NHS. I love beach walks with my dog and spending time in the forest, enjoying the scenery. I also love a good coffee.
I appreciate how difficult it can be opening up to someone you do not know. Having been on both sides of therapy, I value building a secure therapeutic relationship to make building trust easier. I endeavour to provide a safe, confidential space to allow you to be able to share and process whatever difficulties you are facing without judgement. The process of therapy can help bring awareness and development for people - around the issues but also on a wider scale. Therapy can be short or long term, depending on what you feel would suit you best. We can set goals or leave it more open ended and will work within your comfort zones.
What I offer:
I offer pluralistic counselling or CBT specific work - I would be delighted to discuss which may suit you better. Counselling can offer attachment theory work, humanistic approaches or psychodynamic work. We can engage compassion and empathy to work towards your goals. CBT can offer a more solution focused approach to goals with specific presentations such as low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
Neuro divergence:
As a previous teacher of SEND for eight years. This means I have extensive experience in working with neuro divergence and can tailor therapy according to individual needs. I also have extensive experience working with students suffering from anxiety, stress, procrastination and perfectionism traits which may be adversely impacting studies.
How I work:
I currently work online (using Zoom) or via the phone to offer 1:1 CBT support or counselling support as you prefer.
I work within talking therapy services (so I am up to date with current information and training protocols).
I am fully insured and qualified to level 5 for counselling and registered with the NCPS and level 7 for CBT, registered with the BABCP.
If you would like to know more please get in touch and I would be delighted to speak to you further, with no obligation to take things further if you do not wish to.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified CBT therapist (level 7 BABCP) and a qualified pluralistic counsellor (level 5) with the NCPS.
I have 2 years CBT experience within NHS IAPT services and counselling within bereavement services and short term charity services working with a range of client difficulties.
Pluralistic counselling means I can work within person-centred/ humanistic, CBT and psychodynamic modalities. I can also utilise some CBT therapy skills if this would be helpful within counselling sessions. Counselling can feel helpful for exploring issues and building self-awareness. It is a gentle and safe way to learn more about yourself and things that may feel bothersome for you.
In terms of CBT specific work, I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, panic, PTSD, low self-esteem, trauma-informed therapy and long term health conditions. I also work extensively with students suffering from stress, procrastination, perfectionist traits, performance anxiety, overwhelm and low mood. CBT can be great for people looking for solution-focused work, particularly if you have specific goals in mind.
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 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
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£45 per session for counselling
£60 per session for CBT
All sessions are 50 minutes
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Further information
I will be looking to offer face to face sessions once I am more established and have a client base.
