About me
Are you struggling with day-to-day life or relationships? Perhaps you’ve noticed patterns of behaviour that feel unhelpful, or you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or loss. Whatever brings you to counselling, I offer a warm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you can begin to explore your thoughts and feelings and make sense of what’s troubling you.
I understand that starting counselling can feel daunting. My aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard and understood, working at a pace that feels right for you.
I have a special interest in working with adults with nurodivergency and have supported people extensively with this over the past 7 years since I qualified. People I see often come to counselling because they are experiencing difficulties in their lives and wonder if it is due to Autism and/or ADHD.
I also work with young people. Prior to qualifying as a counsellor, I worked in secondary schools, where I supported young people with neurodivergent conditions such as Autism and ADHD. I understand the unique pressures young people face in today’s society and offer a space where they can feel safe to explore and grow.
I am also a qualified adoption support counsellor, having completed specialist training to support adults exploring the impact of adoption and fostering. This includes working with adoptees, adopters, birth family members, and those involved in fostering, special guardianship (SGO), or kinship care, whether these experiences are recent or from the past.
I offer in-person sessions and online counselling via Google Meet, and provide a free 15-minute introductory call so you can see if you feel comfortable working with me.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been working as a therapist for 8 years and offer support with a wide range of issues, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- Living with neurodiversity
- Gender identity
- Low self-esteem
Sexual identity - Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Life choices and transitions
- Emotional abuse and dissociation
- Family issues and bereavement
I am trained to work with adults facing challenges related to adoption and fostering.
These experiences may be recent or long-standing, and counselling can help you explore and process their impact.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical framework.
Qualifications:
- Currently completing Diploma in Supervision – The Albany Centre
- Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling – Barnardo’s / The Albany Centre
- ADHD Clinical Services Provider Certification – PESI UK
- Professional Diploma in Counselling – The Albany Centre
- Certificate in Counselling – Birkbeck University
- BA in English and Cultural Studies – De Montfort University
Additional Experience:
- 5 years working in secondary schools supporting young people
- Regular CPD training to enhance and update my practice
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
£70.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions available
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | |||||||
| Morning | |||||||
| Early afternoon | |||||||
| Late afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
My availability does change from time to time, so please check with me if I am able to offer a different time slot to those shown above
