About me
I believe in the power of empathy, active listening and non-judgmental support to help clients navigate through difficult circumstances, overcome obstacles, understand what is going on within them and how to get to a better place.
With a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals at different stages of life, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
It may be daunting for you to consider the first steps of counselling, but my aim is to help you to feel safe enough to talk openly about things you might find difficult and to provide a non-judgmental, safe and confidential place to start your journey.
I can help you to clarify your thoughts, feelings & emotions so you may be better equipped to make more conscious choices that can improve the quality of your life and well-being.
Whether it's addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma or self-esteem, my goal is to empower clients to develop effective coping strategies and build resilience. By creating a warm and nurturing therapeutic relationship, I encourage open communication and honesty, working alongside clients to foster positive change and enhance their overall quality of life.
I am also a recognised Infertility and Rainbow Baby Specialist. I have studied and worked with both men and women who are struggling with infertility. I can help you navigate the emotional challenges associated with infertility, explore the complex feelings around fertility treatments on offer and help you address any relationship issues that may arise as a result of the stress and emotional impact of infertility.
Working with the Foundation for Infant Loss, I have a greater understanding of the emotional and physical reactions after infant loss/miscarriage. I can support you during this time and help you navigate your way forward.
After a devastating loss some parents may decide that they want to try for subsequent children, “a rainbow baby” this can bring overwhelming feelings of fear, “will it happen to me again?” therapy can support you during this difficult process.
Your first session
I offer a free 15min telephone consultation before your initial session so you can understand how I work and we can discuss what times/days work for us both. This also means you have an opportunity to ask me some questions about the way I work.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have successfully helped clients with many problems, including:
- Lack of confidence
- Relationships
- Grief
- Low self-esteem
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sexual and mental abuse
- Work-related problems
- Family disfunction
- Family planning
- Child & Adolescent Worries (E.g. exam pressure, friendship circles, school transitions)
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Male & Female Infertility
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Sudden Infant Death
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Emotional and Physical reactions to infant loss
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Relationship after pregnancy and infant loss
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Support with Rainbow babies
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Returning to work after a loss
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4
- Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 3
- Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 2
- BCAP-accredited Certificate of Proficiency
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling skills
- Foundation for Loss Infertility Specialist
- Foundation for Loss Rainbow Baby Specialist
- Currently working with vulnerable children and young adults in Loughton
- Member of the BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Member of the DBS - Disclosure and Barring Services
- Up-to-date personal liability insurance policy
- Certificate in Mental Health First Aid
- Safeguarding Training
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
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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