About me
I have always been drawn to helping people and to making a meaningful difference in their lives, but it was through my own experience of being in therapy that I felt drawn towards counselling as a profession. Being a client myself gave me a real appreciation of how powerful therapy can be, but also how vulnerable and sometimes downright uncomfortable it can feel to sit in front of someone you don't yet know and begin talking about the things you usually keep to yourself.
That experience has shaped the kind of counsellor I want to be.
I work in a warm, informal and very human way. I don't believe counselling needs to feel clinical, overly formal or like there is a "right" way to do it. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about, and you don't need to carefully edit yourself before you walk through the door. Some sessions may involve difficult emotions and uncomfortable conversations; others might involve laughter, frustration, reflection or simply having somewhere to finally say out loud what has been sitting in your head all week.
My approach is person-centred, integrative and strengths-based. You will generally lead what we explore, but that doesn't mean I will simply sit silently and nod. I am naturally curious and engaged in the process. I will ask questions, offer observations, notice recurring themes and, when it feels helpful, gently challenge you or invite you to look at something from another perspective.
I may also draw upon approaches including CBT, psychodynamic and solution-focused therapy, alongside my background in positive psychology. This might involve psychoeducation, grounding techniques, practical tools or reflective exercises. There is no rigid formula, though. I adapt the way I work to the individual in front of me and what they need from counselling.
I am interested in understanding the person underneath whatever has brought them to therapy. That might mean exploring your relationships, childhood, attachment, identity, experiences, coping strategies or the beliefs you have developed about yourself along the way. Alongside the difficult things, I also pay attention to your strengths, values, resilience and the parts of yourself that may have become harder to see.
Above all, I want counselling to be somewhere you can take the mask off for a while. I aim to create a space that feels accepting, comfortable and free from judgement, where you can speak honestly - including about the complicated, messy, embarrassing or difficult-to-say parts of being human. Therapy can sometimes feel like a very clinical or conventional space and I welcome clients who may have wondered whether parts of their identity, relationships, sexuality, interests or lifestyle will be understood or accepted in therapy. You don't need to make yourself more conventional, presentable or easily understood before you walk through the door.
I won't tell you what you should do, impose my personal values on you or decide what is "wrong" with you. I will meet you with curiousity, compassion and honesty, and support you in understanding yourself more deeply and finding your own way forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an MSc in Counselling and Positive Psychology from the University of Bolton, alongside ABC Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 counselling qualifications. I am also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework. I engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development to support safe, ethical and reflective practice.
Through my training and subsequent professional counselling experience, I have worked with a diverse range of clients across placement, counselling and mental health settings. I have supported people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, loneliness, bereavement, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, childhood and sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
My approach is person-centred and integrative. Depending on the individual client, I may draw upon CBT-informed, psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas and interventions. My MSc in Counselling and Positive Psychology also informs a strengths-based element of my practice, including an awareness of resilience, values, personal resources and wellbeing.
My previous work within wider mental health services has also given me experience supporting people experiencing significant emotional and psychological distress. This has developed my understanding of risk and safeguarding alongside skills in de-escalation, collaborative working and maintaining safe professional boundaries.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Sexuality & Gender
- ENM / Polyamory & Non-Traditional Relationships
- Kink & Fetish-Aware
- Sex-Positive Practice
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £55 for a 50-minute online session and £60 for a 50-minute face-to-face session.
I believe counselling should be as accessible as possible, so I offer a limited number of concessionary sessions at £45 for student counsellors and people on a low income. I may ask for confirmation of eligibility when we first arrange counselling, and we can discuss this during your initial consultation.
Concessionary spaces are subject to availability.
