About me
I'm a qualified person-centred counsellor with over 26 years' experience helping people through difficult and challenging times.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, knowing that you'll be listened to with genuine empathy, understanding and respect.
Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, bereavement, relationship difficulties or pressures at work. You may be facing a major change in your life, feeling stuck or simply not feeling like yourself. Whatever you're going through, counselling can offer you the time and space to talk, reflect and begin to find a way forward.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, you don't have to face these difficulties alone.
I believe that everyone is different and that counselling should reflect your individual needs. Although my core training is person-centred, I also draw upon other therapeutic approaches and practical techniques where appropriate, helping you to better understand your thoughts and feelings, develop confidence and find ways of moving forward.
Over the years, I have supported people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, bereavement and loss, relationship and family problems, workplace pressures, redundancy, low self-esteem and major life changes.
Some people come to counselling knowing exactly what they want to explore, while others simply know that something doesn't feel right. Whatever your circumstances, we can work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I offer individual counselling in person, online or by telephone, providing flexibility to suit your circumstances.
Finding the right counsellor is important. I therefore offer a free, no-obligation initial telephone or video conversation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, discuss what you are looking for and see whether you feel comfortable working with me.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications include:
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling, 1997–1998
• Level 3 Diploma in Counselling (BACP Accredited), 1998–2000
• Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care – City & Guilds
Alongside my person-centred training, my extensive experience has enabled me to develop an integrative and flexible way of working. Where appropriate, I incorporate practical therapeutic strategies and techniques to help clients manage difficult thoughts and emotions, develop resilience and make positive changes in their lives.
I regularly undertake continuing professional development and additional training as part of my commitment to providing a professional and effective counselling service.
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
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I offer individual counselling sessions lasting 60 minutes, at a fee of £50.
When I work
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Further information
I understand that taking the first step towards counselling can sometimes feel difficult. My aim is to help you feel comfortable, supported and at ease from the very beginning.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you, knowing that you will be listened to with empathy, understanding and respect.
I believe that everyone is unique, and that counselling should reflect your individual needs. We can work together at a pace that feels right for you, helping you make sense of your thoughts and feelings, develop greater confidence and find positive ways forward.
Above all, I want you to feel genuinely heard, understood and supported throughout our work together.
