About me
I have been counselling a broad range of issues, in a variety of settings, for over ten years, and I am passionate about supporting and empowering people to reconnect with their wellbeing. I am integrative in my approach to counselling with sessions tailored to the individual, drawing on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT models and Coaching techniques. I support clients to gain a deeper understanding of themselves by exploring thinking patterns, feelings and behaviours, providing a safe space in which they can process challenging thoughts and experiences. Sessions take place in my tranquil garden room.
This calm and peaceful environment offers the additional therapeutic support of a natural setting which can help relieve tension and stress by soothing the nervous system. The surrounding countryside can also be utilised for ‘walk and talk’ sessions, adding an active and creative element to therapy, gently exploring the inner world and gaining fresh perspectives with the support of movement and outdoor space. I am a registered member of BACP and COSCA.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
I have been counselling for over ten years including in private practice, third sector organisations and secondary schools. My clients have come from all walks of life, including adults, students and young people.
Qualifications
Diploma in Integrative Counselling • MA (Hons) Psychology • Certificate in Working with Children and Young People • Certificate in Couple Counselling • COSCA Certificate in Counselling Supervision • MSc Occupational Psychology
Training
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling • ASSIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) • Coaching for Counsellors Training
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 for one hour session
£45 concession rate
I offer a free, no-obligation 15-20 minute initial consultation, by phone or online so we can discuss what you would like to explore in counselling. It is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have.
When I work
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Please contact me via email in the first instance. I am to respond within 24 hours, but please check your junk email if you haven't received a response by then.
