About me
Are you struggling with the lasting effects of trauma, abuse, or difficult life experiences? Perhaps you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or finding relationships difficult. You may not even think of what you've experienced as trauma, but you know that something doesn't feel quite right.
My name is Hannah, and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP. I specialise in supporting adults and children and young people affected by trauma, including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting, particularly when trust has been impacted by past experiences. My aim is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
My approach is person-centred and integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to your individual needs. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT-informed skills, to help you better understand the impact of trauma and develop ways of coping with its effects.
I am also trained in the Flash Technique, a gentle trauma-processing approach that can help reduce the distress associated with traumatic memories without requiring you to relive or talk through the details of what happened.
Above all, I believe that healing happens through feeling safe, understood, and genuinely accepted. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work, creating a space where meaningful change can take place.
If you're considering therapy and would like to find out whether we might be a good fit, I welcome you to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
My understanding of mental health is grounded in both academic study and extensive professional experience. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Bournemouth University, where I specialised in attachment theory, alongside a professional counselling qualification.
I also hold Level 3 qualifications in Child Development and Education and Child Psychology, and I am qualified to work therapeutically with children aged 10 and above. For over 20 years, I have worked with children and young people in a variety of professional roles, giving me a deep understanding of child development, family dynamics, and the challenges young people can face.
My career began in addiction services before I specialised in trauma work, supporting survivors of domestic abuse, coercive control, and sexual abuse within a specialist charity setting. I am currently the Therapeutic Lead at a local charity, where I oversee and support trauma-informed therapeutic work.
Alongside my counselling practice, I deliver specialist training on trauma, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse for organisations and professionals.
This combination of training and experience has given me a deep understanding of the lasting impact trauma can have on emotional wellbeing, relationships, self-esteem, and everyday life.
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
If you’re looking for a warm, friendly, and experienced counsellor, I’d be pleased to hear from you for a no-obligation chat.
I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation by phone, giving us the opportunity to talk about what’s brought you to therapy and explore whether we feel like a good fit to work together.
If you choose to continue, my session fee is £60. Payment can be made in advance via BACS or in cash on the day of your session.
I understand that circumstances can change. If you ever experience financial difficulty during our work together, please let me know so we can discuss this openly and decide on the most appropriate way forward.
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Further information
I am able to offer telephone and online counselling. With the loosening of restrictions I am starting to offer face to face sessions in line with current government guidance.
