About me
About me
I am an integrative counsellor with just over 14 years’ experience supporting adults and adolescents through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel listened to, understood and able to explore what is happening in your life at your own pace.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with relationships or facing a period of change. You may have a clearer sense of what is troubling you, or simply feel that something isn’t quite right and want space to understand yourself better.
I have extensive experience supporting young people and adults with anxiety and neurodiversity, including autistic spectrum conditions and ADHD. I recognise that everyone experiences the world differently, and that feeling understood, rather than judged or having to fit a particular mould, can be an important part of the counselling process.
My approach is holistic, recognising the connection between our emotional and physical wellbeing, our relationships and the experiences that have shaped us. I believe that having the space to explore these experiences can help us develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and find new ways of moving forward.
About how I work
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different therapeutic perspectives and ways of working to suit you as an individual. I work with what feels important to you in the present, while also holding in mind your wider life experiences and the patterns that may have developed over time.
Counselling isn’t about being told what to do or having all the answers. It is an opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings openly, make sense of your experiences and discover what feels right for you. Whether you are looking for support with a particular difficulty or a deeper understanding of yourself, we can work together in a way that feels appropriate to your needs.
I offer online counselling, as well as face-to-face sessions in Worthing, providing flexibility in how we work together. Sessions are 60 minutes and can be short-term or longer-term, depending on what you are looking for. I believe that feeling comfortable with your counsellor is an important part of the process, so I offer an initial no-obligation session. This gives us the opportunity to meet, discuss what has brought you to counselling and consider whether we feel comfortable working together.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, particularly if you have never had counselling before. If you would like to find out more, you are welcome to contact me by phone or email.
Training, qualifications & experience
Relevant Qualifications
• Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling, incorporating Developmental Psychology, Psychodynamic Theory, Archetypal and Jungian Psychology, Gestalt Practice, and Systemic Theory.
• BSc (Hons) in Psychology.
• Certificate in Drawing and Talking Therapy.
• Healing Together Facilitator Programme.
Professional Experience
• Over 14 years’ experience working as an independent integrative counsellor supporting adults and adolescents across a broad range of emotional, relational, and mental health difficulties.
• Experience supporting clients with anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem difficulties, relationship challenges, bereavement, and life transitions.
• Experience working with neurodiverse young people and adults, including individuals with autistic spectrum conditions and ADHD, offering a compassionate and individually tailored approach that recognises the unique experiences and challenges each person may face.
• Experience working with young people and adults across private practice and educational settings, offering a warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental space for emotional support and personal growth.
• Former telephone helpline volunteer for Beat (formerly the Eating Disorders Association), providing emotional support to individuals affected by eating disorders and related difficulties.
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are priced at £60.00 per session.
When I work
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I am able to offer late afternoon and evening sessions Monday to Thursday and Saturday mornings.
