About me
Hi, thank you for clicking on my profile at, what I'm guessing, is a time in your life which isn't so easy. I understand that getting in touch might feel like a huge step, but please call or email if you feel I might be able to help.
It's my belief that being able to put into words the experiences, thoughts and feelings you are finding most difficult, and to be listened to and understood, without judgement, can bring about real and rewarding life changes. My aim is to offer the support you need to be able to work though what is troubling you towards living a life free from the weight of your anguish.
Sometimes exploring your thoughts and behaviour patterns can be useful to help you become aware of the negative impact they may be having on your emotions, relationships and experience of life. Therapy can help you gain an understanding of your habits, automatic 'go to' thoughts and behaviours which might be working against your sense of well being. My aim is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship which will help you move towards meaningful, lifelong changes.
I work as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist which means I draw on different theories and ways of working to help you work towards feeling better and more able to cope with whatever life brings your way. I take a holistic approach and tailor the way I work specifically to you as a unique individual. My aim will always be to understand the complexities of your life and to gently guide you, at your pace, through whatever is distressing you.
Together we can also work to find the strategies which you can draw on to help you cope with situations you may be finding overwhelming, frightening and perhaps impossible.
My experience includes working with people suffering from:
- feelings of abandonment and rejection/rejection sensitivity
- difficult childhood experiences
- anxiety
- depression, sadness and low mood
- trauma including complex trauma
- family issues including estrangement, separation and divorce
- relationship problems including those characterised by coercion and narcissistic traits
- bereavement and loss
- burnout and overwhelm
- low self esteem
- Neurodivergence
- difficult life transitions
- peri menopause and menopause
I have a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and anxiety related issues, such as panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety/illness anxiety disorder, social phobias and low self-esteem.
I hold face to face appointments in a quiet, confidential room, where you can feel safe to express and explore aspects of your life which you find most difficult. I also offer appointments via zoom, or a hybrid approach if this might work best for you. If the weather is good, I'm happy to offer walk and talk therapy.
If you come by car you can park free of charge directly outside. If you come by train, I'm a 15 minute walk from Hampton Court train station.
My aim is to make therapy affordable and accessible, and to be able to offer it to as many people as possible. So, if you feel counselling might help you and money is tight, I can adjust my fees depending on your financial circumstances. I also offer reduced rates for students and trainee counsellors.
Training, qualifications & experience
- PGDip in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton (BACP accredited course)
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Psychology
- Certificate in Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA)
- Samaritans Listening Volunteer training
- Safeguarding Training
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Further Education Teaching (PGCE FE)
- Current DBS Certificate
I have several years experience working in private practice. I also have experience working as a counsellor/psychotherapist for:
- a low cost counselling service
- an addiction and addiction carers service
- young people within the FE/HE sector of education
- Mind
- women who have experienced domestic abuse
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I abide by their 'Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions' (2018). I am committed to my professional development and attend courses and seminars to enhance and inform my practice. I also attend regular supervision of my clinical practice in line with BACP guidance.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Special interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and anxiety related disorders, such as generalised anxiety disorder, panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety and phobias.
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is usually £50 per 50 minute session. However, my aim is to make therapy affordable and accessible to as many people as possible, so if money is tight, and if you are a student or a trainee counsellor, I can offer a reduced rate depending on your financial circumstances.
I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation via zoom or phone. This would give us the chance to meet and to make sure we'd work well together. You'd be able to describe a little about yourself, your life and relationships and help me to understand the struggles and difficulties you are experiencing. I'd also have the chance to make sure I have the right skills and experience to be able to help. I'll also welcome any questions you may have about my practice and the ways I work.
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