About me
Clients come to me for help with things like depression, anxiety, anger, self-criticism, not enjoying their children, relationship difficulties, family issues and burnout. This time in life is really hard and often pokes at old wounds. It also presents an opportunity for personal growth and healing - a chance to digest how we've lived so far, what we have internalised from our family and society, what serves us well and what may be holding us back.
I provide general adult counselling, so you can talk about anything you want to, not just parenting. All of your identities are welcome. I am most interested in supporting clients through pregnancy (including baby loss) and raising babies/children because of the pressure on mums at that point in our lives. It's a huge ongoing transition - learning as you go and working out how to live in the way that suits you.
My role is to help you explore your difficulties and options without getting in the way. It is my pleasure to be alongside you for this part of your personal development journey. I offer 10+ years experience, warmth, genuine care and gentle challenge. I'll help you to untangle painful thoughts and feelings, get to know yourself and work out what you need. A huge part of this work is dissolving shame and empowering you to live by your own values and treat yourself with robust kindness and compassion.
I value the diversity of minds, bodies and families and work in an LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming way. I believe that children should be seen and heard, and that raising them is very hard, very important work.
My clients have often overcome stressful life events or difficult childhoods and find that 'old stuff' bothers them again because of the stresses and particular triggers of being a mum. An ever-increasing number of my clients have recent ADHD/autism diagnoses (or self-identify) and value the support of therapy amidst the demands of motherhood.
Email me if you'd like to arrange a free 15min intro chat. We can explore your hopes and see if we are a good fit. Please feel welcome to ask any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at The Minster Centre in London, a leading integrative psychotherapy and counselling training institute.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP accredited, validated by Middlesex University)
- Advanced Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification (sociology of motherhood, by Dr Sophie Brock)
- Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
- My ongoing professional development includes specialist training such as: working with trauma, shame, supporting parents after baby loss, and perinatal mental health.
In addition to my private practice I have worked in an NHS-funded bereavement service and a low-cost counselling service.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and abide by their high professional standards and ethical code.
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
- Counselling for mums
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15min chat so you can see what it's like to talk with me.
For the first few months you can bring your baby to your counselling sessions if you would not otherwise be able to attend.
I offer online counselling to clients throughout the UK (on Zoom). I also meet clients in-person in my comfy therapy room in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Reduced fee places available in cases of financial hardship, subject to availability.
When I work
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I generally work Mon-Fri daytimes but can offer some evenings.
Further information
My particular interest is supporting mums with their personal lives in the midst of early motherhood stresses. But if you are further along in your motherhood journey, or otherwise drawn to work with me, you are welcome to get in touch.
