About me
Are you anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? Perhaps you're coping with bereavement, experiencing family or relationship issues, living with chronic pain such as endometriosis, or navigating a major life transition such as menopause? I’m a counsellor in Tunbridge Wells and online who specialises in grief, loss, relationships and emotional change.
Therapy gives you a safe place to talk about loss, unpredictable life changes and relationships, as well as the stress, anxiety, and identity shifts that comes with them. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s going on for you and find practical ways forward.
I work in a way that helps you make sense of these experiences. You might feel hopeless or down because you cannot change certain things in life. However with the insight and self-compassion from therapy, it’s possible to change how you respond to them.
I’ll work with you to help you make sense of your place in the world right now. We can look at what works for you, and what doesn’t, and what you’d like to change or let go of, so you can balance your life in a way that feels right for you.
I will help you tap into your inner strength, resilience, and resources to reduce distress and help you move towards a more meaningful future.
I have a special interest in working with people who have experienced:
- Bereavement & loss
- Chronic pain & illness, particularly endometriosis
- Menopause & life transitions
- Family & relationship issues
Also experienced with:
- Stress, anxiety & low mood
- Self confidence & self esteem
- Life purpose
- Identity
If the issue you are experiencing isn't mentioned and you would like to work with me, just get in touch and we can explore how I could help.
Getting to know me
It’s important that you can bring your whole self to therapy - even the parts you find difficult to accept. I will listen to you with empathy and without judgement to help you explore these parts so you can move towards self-acceptance.
But, don't just take my word for it - it's important that how I work feels right for you. So ifyou’d like to see whether we’re a good fit, I offer a complimentary 15-minute introductory call.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Post-Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7) from the University of Brighton. This qualifies me to work with adults. I have also trained in the Rewind Therapy Technique to provide 'closure without disclosure' for trauma and PTSD.
In addition to my private practice, I also volunteer as a counsellor for The Brain Tumour Charity, where I work with people who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour and their friends and family.
I have previously worked as a volunteer counsellor at the Hospice in the Weald, where I offered short term therapy to people whose friends or family have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or who have been bereaved. Prior to this, I volunteered with West Kent Mind’s Solace Café providing crisis prevention support to people with complex needs.
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
£70.00 per session
Additional information
The initial session will be charged at a rate of £35.00. Subsequent sessions will be charged at £70 per hour
I offer in person sessions in central Tunbridge Wells. I also offer online therapy via Teams.
Sessions are 50 minutes and will take place on a weekly basis at the same day and time.
We can work on a short-term basis of 12 weeks, which is ideally suited to those wishing to work on a specific issue or goal, or we can work longer-term with an open-ended agreement. It's up to you.
When I work
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I currently have immediate availability. Why not arrange an introductory call to see if we're a good fit?
Further information
Deciding to go to therapy can be a big step. So, it’s important the therapist you choose is the right fit for you, because you will be sharing a lot of information about yourself – in some cases, you might be discussing things you’ve never told anyone before.
To help you decide whether I'm a good fit, I offer a free 15 minute introductory call. If you deside we are a good fit, then I suggest we meet for our first session. During this 50 minute appointment, I will undertake a brief assessment. This approach gives you the chance to tell me what brings you to therapy, with the understanding that you may not feel ready to share everything yet. You can also ask me questions about how I work.
Together we can decide whether what I offer is suitable for you – although there’s no rush, I appreciate you might need time to think it through. While there's no obligation to go ahead, if it feels right, we can discuss arranging your next session.
The initial session will be charged at a rate of £35.00. Subsequent sessions will be charged at £70 per hour.
