About me
I’m a qualified and professionally accredited counsellor with many years experience of working therapeutically with both individuals and couples. I offer face-to-face appointments in the BS1, BS2/BS6 areas of Bristol as well as seeing clients online.
I have a specialist interest in relationships and family dynamics and have worked with couples and individuals on a broad range of issues, including communication, bereavement, fertility, trust, intimacy, family issues – including parenting, blended families and extended families – infidelity, work and financial worries, along with separation and divorce.
I am also experienced in working with a broad range of other issues including anxiety, worry, depression, low mood, self-esteem and confidence.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or with your partner, I provide a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental and confidential space in which to pause, reflect and explore your experiences.
I work with people from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community, and my therapeutic approach is neurodiversity-affirming. I have experience supporting clients who have, or identify with traits associated with, Autism and ADHD / ADD.
Taking the first step in seeking support can feel daunting and I will do everything I can to help you to feel at ease.
I offer an initial consultation appointment which is an opportunity for us to see if we are best placed to work together. If we decide to proceed to ongoing counselling, appointments are usually then weekly and at the same time to begin with. However, we can discuss and review our work together, including the frequency of appointments, at regular intervals. Whilst the duration of counselling varies, six to ten sessions can be a helpful minimum.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and I adhere to their code of ethics.
Training, qualifications & experience
Throughout my career I have been passionate about working to improve outcomes for individuals, families and children. I have held a variety of roles across the NHS, the voluntary sector, local authorities and schools focussing particularly on relationships, mental health and wellbeing.
My interest in counselling began while I was studying psychology as an undergraduate and led to training with the Bristol-based charity Womankind, where I worked on their helpline. In 2008, I trained and began working with Relate, the relationship charity, counselling both individuals and couples.
In addition to the following qualifications, I engage with ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure I work in line with best practice, keeping abreast of developments in the counselling world:
- University Advanced Diploma in Couple Counselling (Level 6) – Relate Institute via University of Hull; working with both individuals and couples.
- Certificate in Supervision Studies – Canterbury Christ Church University
- BA (Hons.) Interdisciplinary Human Studies – University of Bradford
- PGDip. Women’s Studies – University of the West of England, Bristol
- Undergraduate Child Development and Social Psychology modules – The Open University
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £90.00
Additional information
Initial Consultation and Ongoing Counselling appointments are all 50-minutes in length and charged at:
- £65 for individuals
- £90 for couples.
Please note: Appointments are offered during office hours from Monday to Thursday each week. Please note that I'm unable to offer appointments in the evenings, on Fridays or at weekends.
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