About me
I offer a supportive and confidential space, where we can explore together what matters to you.
You may wish to try counselling because it feels like you’ve lost touch with who you really are and your direction in life. There may be things you’re struggling to come to terms with, or unwanted feelings that are holding you back. You may be going through a difficult period of change, or keep coming up against the same problems.
Counselling is a journey that we navigate together, not a fixed set of steps you have to follow. It is unique to you and we go at your pace.
I offer one-to-one, in-person sessions for adults in central Bath on Thursdays and Fridays. Please ask me about availability of evening sessions.
I welcome clients of all backgrounds and have experience of working with clients facing a range of difficulties, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, isolation, bereavement, relationship issues and chronic health issues. I work short-term or long-term, depending on what best suits your needs.
I draw on a range of approaches and resources, as no single approach works for everyone. I have a particular interest in exploring how we each individually encounter fundamental aspects of life such as choice, loss, relationship and the search for meaning. I welcome you bringing images, dreams or creative practice into our sessions.
In a world that can feel distracting and demanding, making space to reflect, notice and look at things differently, where you are deeply listened to, without judgement, can open up possibilities for change.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling from Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC) and have been working in private practice for over 3 years.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their ethical framework. I have regular supervision with a qualified supervisor and am committed to continuing professional development.
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
£50.00 per session
Further information
I offer an initial 50-minute session at a reduced rate, with no obligation, so that we can decide whether to work together.
This initial session is an opportunity for you to experience how I work as a counsellor and whether that's right for you. I will also ask you about your needs and circumstances, to better understand what you're looking for from counselling and whether I can help.
