About me
How can I help you? This would be the first thing I would want to know. I am a qualified and experienced and have worked with lots of clients This gives me the experience and understanding of lots of people. Saying this, I don't treat everyone the same. I see the person who walks into my room. Who takes that step and wants to get help with their worries I won't judge, I'm opened minded and have worked with many different client groups. I will sit with you and listen. I will do my best to help you sort out what going on for you and help you unravel whats worrying you and bringing you here. I don't have the answers for you, I don't know you. But together as we build trust and an understanding between us, I might see things with fresh eyes and help you find the peace and space you need to do the same.
I practice Person Centred, Humanistic Counselling as well as CBT and Mindfulness. I specialise and have experience with anxiety and bereavement amongst other things.
I have over 9 years’ experience counselling clients. This includes working with adults and young people in private practice. I work with and have worked for: JustB and Talking Spaces at St. Michael's Hospice, NHS staff support helpline, YMCA and Mind. I also have several years experience working with people with mental health issues including PTSD, Depression, stress and anxiety.
I am 45 minutes outside Harrogate and Ripon, in the Nidderdale. The drive itself is therapeutic, beautiful and calming.
I am professional, discreet and open minded. I offer short and long term counselling in a relaxed and comfortable space.
Training, qualifications & experience
Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
I have worked as a Counsellor for at MIND in Corby, YMCA and a Academy secondary School in Peterborough and I am currently working with St. Michael's Hospice Counselling Services (JustB and Talking Spaces) in Harrogate, working on a local support helpline and for the national NHS and Social Support/ Front line Staff Helpline as well as my Private Practice in Middlesmoor, HG3.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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National Counselling Society
The National Counselling Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Additional information
Per session £45
Long term - after 4 sessions £40
Concessions £40 per session.
Availability
Day time mainly, some evenings and weekends.