About me
If you’ve experienced sexual violence, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can begin to process what’s happened and move forward at your own pace, in a way that feels right for you.
I am an experienced counsellor and sexual violence therapist with over 8 years of practice, specialising in supporting people of all genders who have experienced sexual violence, including childhood sexual abuse and rape.
I understand that these experiences can have a deep and lasting impact on many areas of life, including relationships, self-worth, emotional wellbeing, and feelings of safety.
I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences without pressure. My aim is to support you in rebuilding a sense of safety, trust, and control, while working at a pace that feels manageable for you.
My approach is client-centred and trauma-informed. This means we work collaboratively, with your needs, boundaries, and goals guiding the process. Therapy is shaped around what feels most helpful for you, rather than a fixed way of working. I focus on creating a steady, supportive relationship where you can reconnect with your own strength and sense of autonomy.
Alongside my specialist work with survivors of sexual violence, I also support people experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
If you are looking for a therapist who understands the impact of sexual violence and can support you with both past experiences and current challenges, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial session.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & Experience
I hold an FdA in Counselling, validated by the University of Sunderland, and I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Ongoing Professional Development
I am committed to ongoing professional development and to working in a trauma-informed, ethical, and responsive way. I regularly undertake additional training to support my practice. Examples of relevant training include:
- Adult Rape and Sexual Assault Awareness – Rape Crisis
- Sexualised Trauma – Zoe Lodrick
- Working with Shame – Carolyn Spring
- Trauma-Informed Practice – Peel Consultancy
- Mental Health and the Body: Treating Trauma – Carolyn Spring
- Domestic Abuse Trusted Professional Training (Level 3) – Northumberland County Council
- Prevention of Young Suicide – PAPYRUS
- Safeguarding (current)
- GDPR/Data Protection (current)
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are available online via Zoom, providing flexibility, privacy, and the convenience of accessing support from your own space. I also offer in-person sessions in Jesmond for clients who prefer to meet face-to-face.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are charged at £55 per session.
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation. This is an opportunity for us to briefly connect, talk about what you are looking for, and see whether we feel like a good fit to work together. It also gives you space to ask any questions you may have before deciding whether to begin therapy.
When I work
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Further information
Therapy is a collaborative process, and the pace is guided by your needs. We will work together to decide what feels most helpful for you, whether that involves focusing on current difficulties or exploring past experiences over time.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, talk about what has brought you to therapy, and explore what you would like support with. You do not need to prepare anything in advance.
You are always in control of what you choose to share in sessions, and we can go at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
Everything discussed in therapy is confidential, with the exception of rare circumstances where there is a risk of serious harm or where disclosure is required by law.
I work in a flexible way and there is no fixed number of sessions. You are free to end therapy when it feels right for you, and we can take time to reflect on ending when that point arrives.
