About me
Life can feel heavy when past wounds keep resurfacing. Maybe you’re lying awake replaying painful memories, living with anxiety that never settles, or struggling with anger, shame or self-doubt that won’t quiet down. Some people reach for alcohol, drugs or overwork just to cope, and still feel stuck. Not everyone who is carrying trauma would call it that.
You don’t have to carry this alone, and you don’t have to be ready to talk about all of it.
A different background. Before becoming a psychotherapist I spent four decades in policing, nursing and healthcare regulation, retiring from the police as a Chief Superintendent. I have sat with people in the aftermath of the hardest moments of their lives. Nothing you tell me will shock me, and you will not be judged. My approach is honest, direct and grounded in reality.
Who I work with. I work with adults living with the effects of trauma, including:
- men who have experienced rape, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse (I also work weekly with male survivors at First Step Leicester)
- police, fire and ambulance staff, nurses and doctors affected by the job
- LGBTQI clients dealing with shame, family rejection or coming to terms with who they are
- people with PTSD, complex PTSD and childhood trauma
- professionals facing stress, burnout and heavy workloads
How I work. I am a pluralistic psychotherapist and follow UK Psychological Trauma Society guidance. We begin with an assessment and agree a plan together. For trauma, I use a phased approach: safety and stabilisation first, then processing memories at your pace, then reconnection. Depending on what suits you, I draw on trauma-focused CBT, IFS-informed parts work, psychodynamic therapy, hypnotherapy and the Rewind Technique, which doesn’t require you to describe what happened in detail.
Taking the first step. Reaching out can be the hardest part. I offer a free introductory conversation so you can see whether working with me feels right, with no pressure to continue.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling Theory and Skills
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Trauma-Focused CBT for all ages (Association of Psychological Therapies)
- Certificate in Trauma and PTSD (NCPS accredited)
- Certificate in REWIND Therapy (IARTT, 2026)
- IFS-Informed Practitioner (IFSI, 2026)
- Complex PTSD Foundation Diploma module (Beech Academy, NCPS accredited) - Commenced 2026 and ongoing
- Certificate in Trauma Hypnotherapy
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (Counselling Tutor)
- Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision (in training)
- CPCAB Approved Tutor (Levels 2, 3 and 4)
- Member of the UK Psychological Trauma Society and European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
- Weekly psychotherapist with First Step Leicester (male survivors of sexual trauma)
- Cruse Bereavement Foundation Course and volunteer
- KidsAid Northampton (student placement)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Male survivors of sexual trauma. Emergency services and NHS staff. Moral injury and organisational stress. Developmental and childhood trauma. Complex PTSD. Burnout. I also have experience dealing with loss, grief and bereavement and working with LGBTQI related matters.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Discounts are available depending on individual circumstances. A bundle discount is also available. Payment needs to be made by bank transfer 48 hours in advance. Cancellation requires 48 hours notice. See website for full details.
When I work
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I see the majority of my clients face to face on a Monday from 10am to 10pm. I also work online on a Thursday evening 7pm til 10pm.
Please drop me an email and I can let you know my availability.
Further information
Face to face appointments take place at Mindtalk, 3 Abbey Street, Market Harborough. This requires access using stairs. Please let me know if this will cause you an issue. Online sessions by Google Meet and telephone sessions are available across the UK.
