This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Are you feeling anxious in daily life, where the world feels scary and unsafe? You may feel overwhelmed by negative thoughts, trapped in a vicious cycle. Maybe you think past experiences hold you back from living and enjoying the present moment.
Counselling can allow you to explore and process your thoughts and feelings. It offers a space where you feel heard and validated. Counselling can help you gain understanding, improve self-awareness, and make positive changes that feel right for you.
I am an integrative counsellor, meaning I tailor how I work to fit your needs.
Our sessions are you-led, meaning you have the space and time to explore whatever you wish to bring and work at a pace that is right for you.
I offer a confidential, safe, and non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work together. I approach my work with warmth, honesty, and the utmost care. I create a trusting space where you feel supported, valued, and listened to.
I am here to support you in exploring your past, connecting to your present, and discovering a future that feels right for you.
My approach to working together includes:
- A space for you to discuss whatever feels important without interruptions.
- The relationship between us is built on trust, honesty and respect.
- I will listen to your thoughts and feelings, supporting you emotionally.
- Insights to support connecting the feelings you experience in the here and now.
My Experience
I have over 6 years of experience working with various problems. These include
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bereavement and loss
- Burnout
- Carers support
- Childhood experiences
- Depression
- Jealousy
- Relationship/ Family issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-worth
- Trauma
- Work related
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
I am committed to personal and professional development. I undertake regular additional training to enhance my practice, ultimately benefiting my clients.
- Creative Counselling Interventions Pathway
- Creative Counselling-Interventions with Nesting Dolls
- Walk & Talk- Therapy in The Outdoors
- Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
- Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
- Grief and Bereavement Counselling Diploma
- Level 1 - Foundation Certificate in Grief and Loss
- Level 2 - Intermediate Certificate in Grief and Loss
- Pet Bereavement Counsellor Diploma
- Attachment Theory Diploma
- Inner Child Healing Diploma
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Diploma
Over the past 6 years, I have been a volunteer counsellor at Mind and Place2be (supporting children from the ages of 5 to 12) and a listening volunteer at Samaritans.
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.
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 - £60.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial 45-minute introduction session. This time is spent getting to know each other, a space to share what has been happening for you and how we can best work together.
Face-to-face: Sessions are £55.00 for 50 minutes. I rent two beautiful rooms in Leatherhead and Bookham. (close to Ashtead, Cobham, Fetcham, Oxshott and Dorking). We can discuss availability in our introduction session.
Online: Sessions are held using Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, or FaceTime and are £50.00 for 50 minutes.
Telephone: Sessions are £50.00 for 50 minutes.
Walk and Talk: Sessions are £60.00 for one hour. These sessions can be held around Leatherhead, Ashtead, Cobham, and Bookham. Where we meet can be agreed upon in our introduction/ first session.
I offer a reduced price based on your personal circumstances. We can discuss this in our introduction session.
I offer both short and long-term counselling.
When I work
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Monday: 10am-10pm
Tuesday: 8am-10pm
Wednesday: 3pm-9pm
Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 9am-12pm
I offer flexible session times to work around your life commitments.
Further information
“Our grief is as individual as our lives.”
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
I am a bereavement, grief and loss informed counsellor.
Grief is often associated with the loss of a loved one, whereas grief can apply to every area of our lives. Anything from losing a precious item to a beloved pet.
I have experienced grief and loss myself and understand these effect everyone in different ways. I understand there is no right or wrong way to process a loss and I offer a space to explore yours with you.
Creative Counselling
Creative counselling combines talking therapy with creative techniques. They can offer support to communicate thoughts and feelings you find difficult to put into words.
The creative technique we work with are tailored to support your specific needs. I will explore these with you first to make sure you comfortable using them.
Some of these creative techniques can include:
- Working with images/photos/symbols
- Painting/drawing
- Nesting dolls
- Collages
- Creative journaling
