About me
It takes courage to make this first step. Welcome.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful? Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. Perhaps you want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
Before training as a therapist, I worked as a teacher, and this continues to influence my work today. My aim is to help you develop a compassionate curiosity about yourself. I provide psychoeducation because understanding how your mind and body respond to stress can be truly empowering. Developing this awareness can help you make sense of what you are going through and support meaningful, lasting change.
Alongside my clinical work, I have a particular interest in mental health within rural communities and the ways identity, responsibility, and resilience can shape emotional wellbeing.
Whether online or in-person, I offer a warm, professional, and confidential space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you without judgement. My way of working is evidence-based and integrative, which means I can draw on different therapeutic approaches to suit your individual needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
For some people, this may involve gently exploring past experiences and patterns. For others, it may focus more on the present, using practical strategies to help manage anxiety, stress, or low mood. Where helpful, I may incorporate CBT-based tools such as identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, developing coping strategies, or trying small, manageable changes between sessions.
Our work together will be collaborative and I will regularly check in with you about how the process feels, so we can adapt the pace and focus as needed. There is no expectation to share anything before you feel ready, and we can take time to build a sense of safety and trust.
Sessions are 60 minutes and take place either in person at The Listening Barn, online via Zoom, or by telephone. I work with adults (18+) from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
If you decide to visit The Listening Barn in person, there are opportunities for 'walk and talk' sessions outside in the beautiful rural environment.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Samaritans trained listening volunteer (suicide prevention)
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status - England and Wales)
- BA (Hons) Psychology and Drama
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.
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Fees
£65.00 per session
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