About me
Hello, how are you?...... How are you really?
So many of us answer “fine” on autopilot, but is that the whole story? It is all too common to silently hide the heavy burden of pain from our past or the overwhelming pressure of the present. We often keep these struggles to ourselves, whether through fear of judgment, not wanting to worry those we love, or simply because we feel we have no one to trust.
If you feel like you are carrying this weight with nowhere to turn, life can start to feel unbearable. You might feel out of control, exhausted, and hopeless. You may be finding it difficult to function, struggling with disturbed sleep or eating patterns, or feeling the urge to lock yourself away from others.
Please know that you don’t have to face this alone.
I will provide a safe environment where you can speak openly about your pain and worries without fear of judgment. Walking alongside you, I will help you rediscover your innate strength and clarity. I won’t tell you what you must or shouldn’t do. Instead, we will work together to build a future where you feel grounded, back in control and able to make lasting, positive change.
I take an integrative approach to counselling. This means I work within a theoretical framework that draws from several different counselling approaches, including Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). You may recognise these approaches, but it’s fine if you don’t. It just means I have training which allows me to adapt to the way you want or need to work. Whether you are looking for deep insight into past experiences or practical strategies for the present, I am equipped to adapt my way of working to help you achieve your goals.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a highly qualified practitioner, holding a Master of Science degree (MSc) in Integrative Counselling from the University of Northampton. This is a Level 7 qualification, representing one of the highest standards of academic training in the field. I also hold CPCAB (Level Two and Three) certificates in counselling and have undertaken extensive specialist training for online and telephone therapy.
My experience is broad and diverse. I currently work as a therapist for a high-profile national mental health charity alongside my private practice. Over the years, I have supported clients ranging from ages 16 to 70, helping them navigate a wide spectrum of mental health challenges and social issues.
Special Interest: Exceptional Experiences
As part of my postgraduate studies, I conducted research into the therapy needs of individuals who have had "exceptional experiences" (sometimes called anomalous or paranormal experiences). I am also a member of the BACP Spirituality Specialist Division.
While you certainly do not need to have had such an experience to work with me, my research has given me a deep understanding of how difficult it can be to process events that sit outside the norm, whether they occur in everyday life or during times of intense stress or bereavement. I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental space to explore these experiences if they are part of your story.
My Private Practice
I run a private practice from a recently renovated private garden office at my home. My location is in a tranquil rural setting within easy reach of Cambridge, Bedford, Baldock, Hitchin and Biggleswade. On-street parking is easy and unrestricted.
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
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Therapy should be accessible for anyone who needs it! With this in mind, I offer a limited number of discounted spaces for students and those on low incomes. Please enquire for further details.
Further information
Am I right for you?
I know finding the right therapist is really important. With this in mind I don't lock you into a certain amount of sessions. You are able to book a session with me, see how I work and decide if you want to continue. You are able to stop therapy at any point. I just ask for 48 hours notice. There is no obligation to see me for a set amount of sessions. Come along and see what you think!
What I can help with:
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Adoption, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Narcissism, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Pet bereavement, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stalking, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Clients I work with:
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Counselling trainees, and Young people
How I deliver therapy:
Email therapy, Home visits, Long-term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short-term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited therapy
