About me
Are you feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of yourself, even when you’re trying hard to keep things together? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, or patterns that keep repeating in your relationships or in how you see yourself. Sometimes the harder we try to push feelings away or try to “fix” them, the more overwhelming they can become.
My approach to therapy isn’t about quick solutions or trying to get rid of difficult emotions. Instead, I offer a space where we can slow things down together, exploring your experiences, your story, and the meanings you’ve made along the way. I believe lasting change often comes through understanding ourselves more deeply, rather than fighting against what we feel.
My journey into therapy began in the care sector, where I saw firsthand the impact of being truly heard. That experience led me into specialist training and eventually into working as a full-time counsellor. What continues to guide me is the belief that people grow when they feel safe enough to explore honestly and openly, without judgement. In our work together, we might look at how past experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others, or how certain patterns have developed over time. Therapy can be a place to question old narratives, build awareness, and learn how to make space for difficult feelings rather than feeling controlled by them.
I also have a growing interest in working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, or those exploring whether they may be neurodivergent. Rather than seeing neurodiversity as something to be fixed, I aim to understand how you experience the world, the systems you rely on, the challenges you face, and the strengths you bring, and to shape therapy in a way that feels accessible and supportive for you.
I tend to work best with people who are open to reflection, people who are curious about themselves, even when that curiosity feels uncomfortable at times. My role is to walk alongside you as you develop a deeper understanding of who you are and what you need, at a pace that feels right for you. Reaching out can feel like a big step, but you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. What I offer is a steady, grounded space where you can bring whatever you’re carrying, and together we can start to make sense of it.
I am trained and experienced to draw on a range of approaches including:
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Existential
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
This creates a way of working that’s tailored to you and your experiences. This flexible approach allows us to look at what’s happening in the present while also exploring how past experiences might still be influencing things today.
What the first session looks like
Our first session is a chance for us to begin getting to know each other and to build a clearer picture of what’s bringing you to therapy. I use a detailed onboarding process that looks at different areas of your life, including your background, current challenges, emotional wellbeing, medical history, lifestyle, and the ways you are currently coping. This can feel more structured than later sessions, but the intention is to understand you as a whole person rather than focusing only on symptoms. By exploring your past experiences, what’s happening for you now, and what you hope to gain from therapy, we can begin to shape a way of working that feels tailored to your needs and aligned with your goals.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Qualifications:
- BACP accredited degree in counselling from the University of East London
- BACP accredited NVQ Level 3 in counselling skills and theory from Kingston College
- NVQ level 2 in counselling skills from Kingston College.
- Red Umbrella: Mental Health first aider course
- Place 2 be workshop - For Children and young people
My clinical experience encompasses supporting clients presenting with a broad spectrum of psychological and emotional difficulties, including anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism (ASD), AuDHD diagnosis, low self-esteem, attachment and relational issues, identity and sexuality-related concerns, fear of abandonment, bereavement, and family-related dementia. I have worked with individuals across diverse age groups, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations. My professional practice is grounded in inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and respect for each client’s unique experience and perspective.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The first session will be £45. This allows you to decide if you feel we will be a good fit.
I offer concessions for students, trainees, key workers and low income at a rate of £40 per session.
When I work
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Only online sessions available at present.
Further information
If you want to reach out to have free 15 minute call to see if we would be a good fit please text or call 07402 370040 or Send me an email.
Alternatively you could check me out on Instagram and direct message me on - @cancounselling
