About me
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely?. You might be dealing with issues around anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, stress, or life transitions. Whatever emotional overwhelm or difficulties you are experiencing, together we can explore the challenges you are facing to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Whatever brings you to counselling, taking that first step can feel daunting, and I recognise the courage it takes to reach out. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is troubling you.
I believe our relationships and life experiences shape how we see ourselves, connect with others and navigate the world. Difficult experiences can sometimes leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or questioning our worth. Through a trusting therapeutic relationship, I aim to help you make sense of these experiences, develop greater self-awareness and move towards meaningful and lasting change.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor working with individuals over the age of 18. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work in line with their ethics and standards, ensuring my practice is safe and ethical for my clients.
Alongside my private practice, I also volunteer as a counsellor for an organisation in Portsmouth. I also continue to work as a registered nurse. My nursing career has provided me with extensive experience supporting people through some of the most vulnerable and challenging periods of their lives. Across both professions, I have developed a deep respect for the courage it takes to seek support and share personal experiences.
I consider it a genuine privilege to be trusted with another person's story. Whether in my role as a counsellor or as a nurse, I recognise the importance of creating a space where people feel safe, respected and understood. This belief is at the heart of my therapeutic 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
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Further information
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting and it is important you feel comfortable. I offer a free 20-30-minute consultation over the phone so you can ask any questions, see how I work and get a sense of who I am and if you want to work with me.
My sessions are 50 minutes and are normally offered weekly at the same time and day. This may not always be possible so the frequency and length of sessions can be flexible in certain circumstances and we can discuss this during our first consultation.
