About me
I am an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist working with adults aged 18+, face to face and online. I have NHS and community experience working with a range of conditions. I work with anxiety, depression, and trauma, including PTSD and complex trauma (childhood abuse, sexual abuse, coercive relationships, etc.). I've worked as a psychologist for nearly 25 years and am experienced in assessing your needs and ensuring that how we work will suit and support you to move forward in your life.
I work relationally, that is, working with you to make sense of your experiences, exploring patterns, and identifying underlying themes or beliefs that may contribute to your difficulties. I very much look to create an approach that is tailored to your unique circumstances and draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and EMDR (trauma therapy).
I have male and female clients and have a special interest in women's mental health, including menopause and parenting. I also work with low self-esteem and confidence issues.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a first-class doctorate in Counselling Psychology, as well as a Master's degree and Bachelors degree in Psychology. I am registered with the HCPC (PYL02664). (You can check the register by visiting www.hcp-uk.org and searching by name or number). I am also a Chartered Member of The British Psychological Society (BPS) (108803).
I predominantly trained in person-centred and CBT approaches, and more recently completed EMDR trauma training. As an integrative therapist, I pull on a variety of approaches, tools, and techniques to suit the presenting problem, thereby ensuring that you receive evidence-based care.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£130.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
I offer a free call to discuss your needs and establish if I might be the right therapist for you. To do this, get in touch, and I'd be happy to talk to you at your convenience.
