About me
Do you feel anxious some or most of the time? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure why you feel the way you do or how to make it better? Perhaps people around you struggle to understand just how hard things feel for you.
From my own experience, I know that anxiety can affect every part of life. I also understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially when you are already feeling overwhelmed.
I am a warm, friendly, and down‑to‑earth counsellor who genuinely cares about the people I work with. I am passionate about supporting individuals who experience anxiety and helping them make sense of what they are feeling. Together, we can work towards understanding the roots of your anxiety and developing coping strategies to help you feel more in control. Life can feel incredibly difficult at times, and anxiety can make even everyday tasks feel impossible — but you do not have to face this alone.
When you feel ready, I am here. You are very welcome to get in touch so we can talk about how I might be able to support you.
In our counselling sessions, you can talk about whatever feels important to you. I will listen carefully and seek to understand what is happening in your life. We will gently explore what is contributing to your anxiety, how your anxious thoughts and feelings affect you, and what might help to ease them. My aim is to support you in reaching a place where anxiety is no longer in control.
You will be given the time and space to untangle your thoughts and feelings and to explore how you would like things to be different. I believe counselling should focus on you — something we often forget to do in busy lives. While therapy can sometimes feel emotional or unsettling, it can also be light‑hearted and even relieving. Whatever comes up in our work together, we will face it side by side. Every client is unique, and sessions are shaped around what you need at that moment.
I have been a qualified counsellor for nine years and have experience working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, abusive or unhappy relationships, workplace bullying and burnout, past trauma (including childhood trauma), family difficulties, bereavement, addictions, and the menopause. I also have significant experience supporting neurodivergent clients. It is very common for people to begin counselling without fully understanding why they feel anxious — and that is absolutely okay. We will work it out together, at your pace.
So, why choose me? I have been in a similar place myself and understand what it feels like to live with anxiety and unhappiness. I know how hard it can be to take that first step and how difficult it can be to find someone you feel comfortable with. Through my own lived experience, professional training, and years of practice, I support my clients in learning how to manage their anxiety and better understand their needs.
If you are considering reaching out, please know that I am only a message away. Taking that first step could be the beginning of making life feel more manageable again.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor/Therapist. I gained a Foundation Degree in Person‑Centred Counselling in 2017 following five years of professional training and subsequently completed my Certificate of Proficiency in 2018. Since qualifying, I have continued to develop my clinical practice and have accrued over 600 hours of one‑to‑one counselling experience with clients.
As an integrative counsellor, I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches in addition to my core Person‑Centred training. This enables me to work flexibly and responsively, tailoring my approach to meet the individual needs of each client. I am committed to providing ethically grounded, client‑focused therapy that prioritises the specific concerns and goals of those I work with.
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
£50.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I understand that the cost of counselling is often an important factor when you’re deciding whether to take this step. I aim to be open and transparent about my fees and to offer options that help you make an informed and comfortable choice.
To support you in deciding whether I’m the right counsellor for you, I offer one of the following:
A free 30‑minute introductory telephone consultation, or
A reduced‑fee first session at £25 (online only)
This initial contact is an opportunity for us to talk about what you’re looking for, for you to ask any questions, and to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Fees
Online counselling
£50 per session (50–60 minutes)
Sessions are offered via Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, or telephone.
Face‑to‑face counselling
I’m pleased to offer in‑person sessions on Saturdays in West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne.
£60 per session (50–60 minutes).
Reduced‑fee sessions
I offer a limited number of reduced‑fee online sessions for clients on a low income. These are subject to availability and can be discussed during initial contact.
Home visits
If leaving your home feels difficult, I’m able to offer counselling sessions as home visits.
£70 per session (50–60 minutes), which includes travel time and costs.
All fees, payment arrangements, and any concessions will be agreed in advance. You’re always welcome to raise questions or concerns about fees at any point, and these will be discussed openly and respectfully.
If you’d like to know more or would like to arrange an appointment, please feel free to get in touch.
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Further information
I offer a free 30‑minute introductory session by telephone or Zoom. This provides an opportunity for you to share a little about what brings you to counselling, ask any questions you may have, and decide whether working with me feels right for you. There is no obligation to continue beyond this initial contact.
Whatever you are experiencing at the moment, you will be met with support that is respectful, confidential, and non‑judgemental.
The preferred method of contact is by email, which you are welcome to send at any time. I aim to respond as promptly as possible. All contact outside sessions is managed within professional and ethical boundaries.
Counselling sessions are offered, where possible, around your availability, including evenings and weekends.
To support accessibility and inclusion, I am able to offer home‑visit sessions for a limited number of clients. These arrangements are considered on a case‑by‑case basis and will be discussed and agreed in advance.
