About me
**One of my low-cost online slots has become available, for anyone with a low income, £45 per session**
Specialising in therapy and coaching around anxiety, bereavement, loss, unhelpful thinking, 'stuckness', uncertainty, philosophical / existential exploration and more - in London, Leigh on Sea, and nationally, online**
Do you need another living, breathing human being to help you explore your anxiety, your sadness, your hopes, fears or dreams? Do you crave a space to unpick what's on your mind, to work out how you feel and to investigate what you want, out of our 'one wild and precious life'?
If you do, and feel ready to begin, I offer a unique blend of coaching and therapy to help you tune into what you want and need and take the steps forward to succeed.
As for me, I will offer my whole presence and attention to help you work out what's going on, what are you feeling and importantly, why? And how can you feel a better, in a meaningful and long-lasting way?
I will open a door to you, greet you warmly, serve you water. I will make it as comfortable for you as I can. I will earn your trust and earn the right to ask hard questions, at the right time, making sure you feel safe as I do.
I will care, quietly rolling up my sleeves and doing my best to support you, while also supporting your autonomy and feeling safe in the knowledge that you are entirely capable of growth and fulfilment.
Do not fear sitting in silence, unsure how to progress - I do not work in that way and will do what I can to help you get the most from your experience. Originally from Glasgow, I am warm and chatty and will engage fully in the process with you, bringing the best of myself to help you find a way forward.
Originally trained in philosophy, I later spent many years as a newspaper journalist, writer, and communications specialist in the corporate world. I’ve had lots of different jobs and experiences and I find that people are people: we all struggle, and we all need connection, and in my view, therapy and coaching can be a wonderful and unique source of this.
I am also a lecturer in Integrative Counselling & Coaching in London, which means I am constantly engaged in the conversation about what makes a great therapist and constantly learning about how to best be of service to my clients and their lives.
I work in a way that’s very relational – research proves that a good relationship is the key to successful therapy and coaching outcomes. Beyond that, my modality is integrative, which means I combine elements of person-centred, existential and psychodynamic theory with CBT working in a flexible and creative way to suit your needs.
My coaching qualification reflects the fact that I am deeply interested in your future. I want to know what you want and to work with you to discover how to get there.
I work well with issues around work, relationships, ‘stuckness’, uncertainty over the future and more. I am very big on authenticity, looking at how we can be true to ourselves, and how we can move gently towards the life that feels most right for us.
I believe everyone could benefit from the sort of rich relationship of trust that's established during coaching and therapy. Get in touch if you'd like to explore working together in more detail .
Training, qualifications & experience
I have an MA in Philosophy from the University of Glasgow and a PG.Dip (Dist) in Integrative Counselling and Coaching from the University of East London.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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
£50.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees range from £50-£70, depending on affordability. I also offer a limited number of discounted sessions for younger or marginalised people, people on benefits, or those who may otherwise struggle to access therapy. Please get in touch to find out more.
I offer a free, informal 15-minute phone consultation if you'd like to have a chat before committing to a full session.
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