About me
About Me
Hello, I’m Hetty, a BACP Registered Member with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
My approach is grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth, healing and change when given the right conditions of empathy, understanding and acceptance. I aim to help people better understand and manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, while exploring emotional difficulties and finding ways to navigate life's challenges.
Everyone’s reasons for seeking therapy are different; we are all unique. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain clarity and find your own way forward.
My approach is gentle, collaborative and guided by your individual needs. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed or unsure about what comes next, therapy can offer a space to pause, make sense of what you are experiencing and begin to recognise patterns that may be affecting you. Together, we can explore what matters to you, build on your strengths and work towards a way forward that feels right for you.
I have experience working with young people and adults, and my areas of special interest include stress, parenting anxiety, anxiety, OCD, ADHD and dyslexia, school-based trauma, domestic violence, and a wide range of other life experiences and transitions.
Career & Life Orientation
I also offer Career & Life Orientation sessions, combining life coaching, career exploration and therapeutic reflection to help you gain clarity and move towards meaningful change.
These sessions may be helpful if you are considering a career change, feeling unfulfilled or ready for something different, unsure about your next direction, looking to make positive lifestyle changes, or seeking greater balance, purpose or motivation.
Together, we can explore what matters to you, identify realistic options and turn your ideas into practical next steps.
How I Work
I offer sessions face-to-face, through walk-and-talk counselling, online via a secure platform, or by phone, providing flexibility and accessibility to suit your needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I am a BACP Registered Member and hold the following qualifications:
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
I have two years’ experience working with Counselling for Social Change (C4SC), providing accessible, person-centred counselling support.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a Primary Teacher and Early Years Practitioner. This experience has given me a valuable understanding of child development and the challenges that can arise in teaching, parenting and supporting young people. It also informs my understanding of the experiences and pressures that people may bring to counselling.
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
I have specialism in supporting post-natal depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, dyslexia, and neurodiversity, relationships, as well as anxiety and depression in teaching and education settings.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions & Fees
Individual Counselling Sessions
£45 per session.
Block booking of six sessions: £250, saving £20.
Sessions available weekly, fortnightly or monthly, depending on your needs.
Available face-to-face, online or through walk-and-talk counselling.
Student Counsellor Rates
£35 per session.
Block booking of six sessions: £180, saving £30.
Low-Cost Counselling
I offer a limited number of low-cost sessions for those who may be experiencing financial difficulties. Availability is limited, and a waiting list is available.
Please get in touch to discuss availability and find an option that works for you.
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Further information
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I’m naturally curious, open-minded and a little spontaneous. I enjoy being active, exploring new places and embracing what life has to offer, but I also have a deeply reflective, philosophical side and love the space that therapy creates for us to slow down, think, feel and make sense of things. I bring both sides of myself into my work: warmth, curiosity and a willingness to explore, alongside a calm, thoughtful presence when life feels complicated. I also love the flexibility of working online, which allows me to connect with people wherever I happen to be, even when travelling. Whether we meet in the therapy room, online or out walking, I value creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, ask questions, explore new perspectives and perhaps even find a little lightness and humour along the way. After all, therapy can be meaningful and thought-provoking without always having to feel heavy.
