About me
"I should be able to handle this". "There's something wrong with me". "Saying no feels selfish". I've heard words like these many times over the years as a therapist. My clients are often exhausted and stuck in patterns which leave them feeling lost, down and alone. Many are trying to prove themselves or meet others' expectations, leaving little space for their own needs.
Together we can work to move beyond these patterns so you can create more balance - in work, relationships and life. So you can finally start being true to yourself.
Experience
I've been in practice for over 10 years, helping people navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change.
Alongside private practice, I've worked within the NHS and other services supporting people with depression, bereavement, anxiety, chronic health conditions, disability, childhood trauma and relationship struggles.
How I work
Listening with care
I offer a calm, grounded space where you can speak freely and feel understood, even when words are hard to find. I'll listen with care and curiosity, actively exploring your thoughts, feelings and experiences with you.
Personalised for you
This process looks different for everyone. I will work with you to find a pace, focus and approach that feels right for you. I can draw on different types of therapy to meet your needs, combining empathic exploration with tools and exercises.
Exploring your whole self
You might feel pulled in different directions, having conflicting thoughts, feelings and urges at the same time. I invite exploration of the whole of you so no part gets left out.
Feel free to be you
I aim to support you to develop new ways of relating to yourself and the world. This can help you grow in self-compassion, build stronger relationships and feel more confident being yourself without uncomfortable feelings stopping you.
Ready to take the first step?
Choosing a therapist amongst a sea of choices can feel daunting, especially when trying to balance a busy life. I offer online therapy to adults of all ages. It's convenient, accessible and research shows it's just as effective as face-to-face.
If you’re ready to take the first step or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Call, text or click here to send me an email.
I also offer telephone sessions. For some people, this feels more accessible and practical—especially if anonymity is important or you feel too exposed with the video on. If this sounds like you, please get in touch and we can explore whether it is the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
I have extensive experience working with both private clients and NHS services that specialise in treating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic health conditions, and bereavement. Previously, I worked at a charity, providing therapy for and helping co-ordinate the survivors of suicide service.
Since COVID, a great deal of my work has been online and over the phone.
Credentials
- Higher Professional Diploma in Person-Centred Therapy
- Post-qualification Certificate in Online and Telephone Therapy
- Post-qualification Certificate in ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- MA Conflict Resolution
- BSc Hons Neuroscience
Further training
I regularly seek opportunities to expand my practice and keep up to date with current thinking in the field. My further training includes various courses on:
- Body-focused and experiential approaches to therapy
- Internal Family Systems (working with our inner “parts”)
- Grief and Bereavement
- Working with trauma
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.
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
Diversity
I hold a strong commitment to working with diversity in the counselling space, aiming to maintain a keen awareness of how the groups and cultures I represent may influence the relationship and therapy. I have enjoyed working with people of various sexualities and gender identities (LGBTQ+) and from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
It can be difficult to choose a therapist when faced with so many options. I offer a free introductory conversation so we can meet and explore whether my approach is a good fit for you.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are priced on a sliding scale from £60 to £70. I leave it with you to decide what you can pay.
I also offer a small number of concessionary slots at £50 for those who cannot afford the full fee. I may also be able to offer counselling students this discount whilst they are having the compulsory therapy for their course.
Please note that my rate is higher when claiming through insurance.
When I work
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Further information
As standard, sessions are held weekly at a fixed time and day and last 50 minutes. In some situations, I may be able to accommodate longer sessions, or fortnightly appointments. We would be able to discuss this during your first session if you think it may be appropriate.
