About me
If you are hesitating to start therapy because you are worried about being judged, you are not alone. To be a human being is a dark, difficult, and complex process. Acceptance is at the root of my practice, whether you are speaking about your past, your concerns for the future, or what is happening in the here and now.
You may have something specific you wish to discuss, or perhaps you just know that you need help and want to speak to a mental health professional. If you haven't had therapy before, you may not be sure what to expect. As a therapist, I will respect your vulnerabilities, without pressure or conditions of worth. My wish is for my clients to feel confident in my open-mindedness, and feel comfortable sharing aspects of life that can often be mired in shame.
Relational depth is an essential part of therapeutic work. In our sessions, we will aim to build trust, acceptance, and understanding. We are two different people but the therapeutic alliance involves sharing the same space, and doing so with empathy and respect. No matter where our work leads, our relationship is the foundation for exploration. In order to broaden your awareness and guide you, I may gently challenge you. This is led by awareness of the context in which you live, and is an invitation to critically examine your perceptions.
I offer a non-directive and open-ended structure tailored to your specific needs. I embrace a collaborative approach, which means we will discuss what you are looking for and how you would like to pace our work together. We can bring our work to a gentle close when the time is right for you. I recommend weekly sessions, however I aim to be flexible around modern working patterns.
I believe in the importance of mutual respect and shared humanity, which includes LGBTQ+ inclusive practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
Education
- Bachelor's Degree - English Literature - University of Exeter
- Level 5 Diploma (BACP Gold) - Person-Centred Counselling and Therapy - University of Plymouth
- Level 2 Certificate - Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention
Experience
- SHOUT Crisis Line
- Lifetime Therapy, Truro
- Georgia's Voice, Truro
- Counselling for Social Change, Penzance
- The Eaves, Guildford
I work as a therapist part-time and have another job in the creative industries. I welcome clients who would like to integrate writing or art into therapy. My special interest is poetry.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I provide support for adult nightmares, maladaptive daydreaming, and anxiety related to world events, including climate change and AI.
Fees
£60.00 per session
When I work
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Current Availability (last updated 14.10.26):
Online
Wednesdays: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Thursdays: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.
Guildford
Fridays: 4 p.m.
