About me
I offer counselling within a confidential, safe, respectful and non-judgemental environment, where you can take the time and space you need to explore whatever may be bringing you to therapy.
My practice is grounded in Pluralistic Therapy, which recognises that there is no single approach that works for everyone. We are all unique, and what feels helpful can change at different points in our lives. I therefore work collaboratively with you, drawing on different therapeutic approaches where appropriate, to find what feels most meaningful and helpful for you.
Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping you develop greater insight and understanding of yourself and what you may be going through. Counselling can offer a space to make sense of difficult experiences, explore patterns that may no longer be serving you, and consider what you might need to move forward.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, bereavement, workplace challenges, anxiety, life changes or a sense of feeling lost or overwhelmed. You may simply feel that something isn’t quite right and want a safe space to talk. Whatever brings you to counselling, you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin.
I also offer couples counselling for partners who are experiencing difficulties within their relationship. Couples therapy can provide a supportive and balanced space to explore feelings, understand each other’s perspectives, improve communication and work towards healthier and more fulfilling ways of relating.
Counselling isn’t only for times when things feel difficult. Some people choose therapy as an opportunity for personal development, reflection and growth. It can provide space to understand yourself more deeply, gain clarity around your thoughts and feelings, build confidence and consider positive changes you may wish to make in your life.
Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the work. My aim is to offer you a space where you feel heard, respected and accepted, allowing us to work together at a pace that feels right for you.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor, providing a safe, comfortable and confidential space for counselling from my dedicated therapy room in Livingston.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Counselling
- COSCA Counselling Skills
- Extensive experience both in voluntary sector and within private practice
I have been privileged to work alongside clients experiencing a wide range of personal and emotional difficulties. Every person’s experience is unique, and I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore what is happening for you at your own pace.
Areas I have experience supporting clients with include:
Trauma and complex trauma
Work-related stress
Anxiety and generalised anxiety
Social anxiety
Depression
Bullying and its impact
Low self-esteem and confidence
Domestic and psychological abuse
Bereavement, grief and loss
Relationship difficulties
Abortion and associated feelings and experiences
Family difficulties and conflict
I offer 50-minute counselling sessions, providing you with dedicated time and space to talk openly, explore your experiences and work collaboratively towards greater understanding and positive change.
I am also a member of the Action Trauma Group, reflecting my particular interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma and its ongoing impact.
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
£65.00 per session
Additional information
I also work with couples at a charge of £90 per session.
When I work
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Further information
I offer face to face sessions or sessions via Zoom/Teams.
