About me
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward?
Are anxiety, stress, or difficult emotions taking over? Do you feel unable to make the changes you want in your life on your own?
I started my counselling training many years back after working in the corporate world for 15 years. I realised I was extremely passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, and my previous role wasn’t giving me that, so I made the change.
Today, I help people navigate a wide range of challenges, including trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, workplace issues, anxiety, low mood, confidence and self-esteem concerns, feelings of detachment from relationships, and finding the courage to pursue the life they truly want.
My role is to provide a safe, supportive space where we can explore what is happening in your life and uncover the underlying causes of your difficulties. Sometimes we know things aren't quite right, but we don't understand why. What we do know is how those struggles make us feel. Problems often have deeper roots, and together we can work to identify and address them.
In a non-judgemental, compassionate environment, I will support you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, your needs, and the changes that may help you move forward. Through this process, you can develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and a more positive way of living.
As the saying goes:
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
If you're ready for a different outcome, I invite you to get in touch. Together, we can begin your journey towards meaningful change and a more fulfilling life.
“Change begins when we are willing to explore new perspectives and take small steps in a different direction.”
“Change begins when we are willing to explore new perspectives and take small steps in a different direction.”
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified counsellor having trained with the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Outside of my current private practice, I also work for a registered charity for children and young people, providing counselling and emotional support to allow them to be heard, valued and to essentially help them reach their full potential. I understand that many children are having to navigate challenges such as school pressures, exams, friendships, confidence and self-esteem issues, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and the impact of social media.
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions start from £50 depending on whether therapy is face-to-face, remote, or a home visit. Please enquire for more details.
Further information
I offer both online and face-to-face sessions, including home visits where appropriate. I also offer a few very early online morning slots each week for those who feel the benefits of getting things done first thing. These times are from 4.30am to 7.30am.
