About me
You might look like you’re coping. But inside, it can feel very different.
Maybe your mind never seems to switch off.
You overthink conversations, worry about your health, replay things you’ve said, or find yourself reacting more strongly than you’d like. Maybe relationships feel complicated, family issues still affect you, or you’re constantly trying to understand why you do the things you do.
And perhaps you’ve become really good at saying “I’m fine” when actually, you’re not.
If that sounds familiar, you don’t have to work it all out on your own.
I offer a warm, relaxed space where you can be completely yourself, without judgement, without pressure, and without having to know exactly what you want to say.
We can take the time to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
I’m particularly interested in ADHD, anxiety and health anxiety, family difficulties, behaviour patterns and trauma responses. Often, the things we struggle with today can make much more sense when we understand what we’ve experienced in the past and the ways we’ve learned to cope.
Together, we’ll start to notice those patterns and understand how they influence the way you think, feel, behave and relate to others. But this isn’t about picking you apart or telling you what you should be doing. It’s about helping you understand yourself with a little more kindness, making sense of what you’ve been carrying, and finding realistic ways to move forward.
You don’t need to know where to start. You don’t need a diagnosis.You don’t need to have the perfect words. And you don’t need to wait until things get worse.
If a part of you has been thinking, “Maybe I should talk to someone,” listen to that part.
Reaching out can feel like a big step, but you only have to take the first one.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Qualifications:
- Foundation Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 2 & 3 Counselling (Psychodynamic Approach)
- CPCAB Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Counselling
- Diploma in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Techniques
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) TechniquesAdditional
- Diploma in awareness of BPD
Further training:
- ADHD
- ANXIETY
- TRAUMA
- SOMATIC TECHNIQUES
- FAMILY ISSUES
- ATTACHMENT
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I do offer lower cost sessions, but currently I do have a waiting list for this. Please get in touch regarding this.
When I work
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Further information
Premises I work from
My counselling practice is private, and comfortable setting designed to offer a safe and confidential environment. I'm located within Hitchin town, with nearby public transport links and parking available. Accessibility is important to me, please let me know in advance if you have any specific needs, and I will do my best to accommodate them.
For those unable to attend in person, we also offer online sessions via secure video platforms, ensuring flexibility and convenience without compromising confidentiality.
Way of Working
I draw from a range of therapeutic models depending on what suits you best, I am a Integrative counsellor, I combine elements from different approaches in a flexible and personalised way to help each individual where they are.
First step
The initial meeting or a video this is a opportunity for us to explore what brings you to counselling, your goals, and how we might work together. You are under no obligation to continue after this session if it doesn’t feel right for you.
Confidentiality & Ethics
Everything discussed in counselling is treated with the utmost confidentiality. The only exceptions to this are rare situations where there may be a serious risk of harm to you or others, or where we are legally obliged to disclose information.
I adhere to the ethical guidelines set out by BACP, ensuring professional, safe, and respectful practice at all times.
Sessions & Fees
Sessions last approximately [1 hour]
Typically held weekly/fortnightly, but this can be adjusted based on your needs
Fee per session: £55
A limited number of concessionary slots may be available please enquire
