About me
Working within the field of mental health for 9 years has given me a deeper understanding of how significantly mental health can affect a person's life, relationships and sense of self. It has also helped me to develop a greater awareness of the emotional struggles that many people face, often in silence.
Having someone who takes the time to hear a person's story and acknowledge their experiences can be incredibly powerful and healing. It would be a privilege to be this person for you.
My Counselling Approach
Working with people of different ages and backgrounds has given me a broader understanding of how mental health affects individuals in unique and personal ways. This has reinforced the importance of approaching everyone as an individual, without assumptions, and taking the time to understand their experiences from their own perspective.
Person-centred counselling is based on the belief that everyone is an expert in their own life and has the capacity for growth and change when provided with the right therapeutic conditions. Because the focus is on listening deeply and understanding each individual's perspective, person-centred counselling can help people feel heard, respected and valued.
I have seen firsthand how powerful it can be when individuals are given the opportunity to feel this way. I am deeply passionate about counselling and the positive impact it can have on people’s lives. Ultimately, this led to my decision to set up Willow Fen Counselling, a private practice based remotely, where I am driven by a genuine desire to offer empathy, authenticity and acceptance without judgement.
Free Consultation
Before starting, you will be offered a free consultation to help determine whether Willow Fen Counselling is the right fit for you and your needs. This session is entirely without obligation.
Both long-term and short-term therapeutic work is available.
Training, qualifications & experience
My career in mental health began in 2012 when I started my Psychology Degree at Bangor University in North Wales. During my time here, I volunteered at The Abbey Road Centre, an organisation established to promote better mental health and well-being. This experience meant that I got to see firsthand how beneficial talking can be for our mental health. After I graduated, I completed my Level 3 in Counselling Skills and Theory at Llandrillo College before moving to Manchester and starting my journey working with adults and children within inpatient mental health services.
Alongside this role, I qualified from the University of Salford with a PGDip and a Master's Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Practice). I have also held voluntary counselling roles within a GP Surgery and the University of Salford over a two-year period.
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
When I work
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Mondays 18:00-21:00 (Last appointment at 8pm)
Tuesdays 18:00-21:00 (Last appointment at 8pm)
Wednesdays 18:00-21:00 (Last appointment at 8pm)
Thursdays 18:00-21:00 (Last appointment at 8pm)
Further information
I have recently moved to Cambridgeshire, and have started in a new role that works to safeguard young people and provide well-being support for young people in education.
I currently hold an up-to-date DBS, which I renew annually.
