About me
I offer warm, compassionate and confidential counselling for adults in Holywood and online across Northern Ireland.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, stuck or struggling to make sense of what you are experiencing. Perhaps you are dealing with trauma, difficult relationships, low self-esteem, emotional distress or a challenging period in your life. You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to counselling.
I work with adults from all backgrounds and with a wide range of concerns. I have particular specialisms in supporting neurodivergent adults and men experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control, but you do not need to be neurodivergent or have experienced domestic abuse to work with me.
My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming. I work collaboratively, drawing on different therapeutic approaches according to your needs, rather than expecting you to fit into a particular model. I believe you are the expert in your own experience, and I will work alongside you at a pace that feels manageable.
As well as being a qualified counsellor, I bring 20 years of professional social work experience, including front-line mental health and adult services. This has given me extensive experience supporting people through trauma, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, safeguarding concerns and complex life circumstances.
I aim to offer a space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted without judgement. You don't need to perform, mask or have the right words. You can simply come as you are.
If you are considering counselling but aren't sure whether it is right for you, I offer a free, confidential 15-minute introductory telephone conversation. This gives us an opportunity to briefly talk about what you are looking for and whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor with a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling alongside a BSc (Hons) in Social Work from the University of Ulster and a BSc (Hons) in Social Sciences from The Open University.
I bring over 20 years of professional social work experience across family, adult and older people's services, including extensive front-line mental health experience. My work has involved supporting adults experiencing trauma, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse and complex life circumstances.
In my counselling practice, I have completed over 350 hours of supervised clinical counselling practice, working with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and emotional overwhelm.
I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent adults and men experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control, and I continue to develop my counselling practice through regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
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
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are £55 for a 50-minute individual counselling session.
I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces at £45 for those who may find the standard fee difficult. Please feel free to ask about availability
I also offer a free, confidential 15-minute introductory telephone conversation before starting counselling. This gives us an opportunity to briefly talk about what you're looking for and whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
I offer face-to-face counselling in Holywood, as well as online and telephone counselling across Northern Ireland.
Appointments are available during daytime and some evening hours, subject to availability.
Please get in touch to discuss your availability and find a time that works for you
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