About me
I’m an integrative counsellor offering a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, explore feelings and make sense of life’s challenges. I work with adults and couples online, in-person in Christchurch, and, if you enjoy nature, through “walk & talk” or creative seaside sessions. My flexible approach blends person-centred, psychodynamic and gentle creative methods (imagery, art-making - no artistic skill required). Whether you feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed or simply curious about personal growth, we proceed at a pace that feels right for you. Sessions are confidential, collaborative and tailored to short-term goals or deeper, long-term exploration.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
- Additional CPD in Domestic Abuse, Suicide Awareness, Creative-based Techniques and Trauma-Informed Practice
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) - working to its Ethical Framework
- Experience in community agencies and private practice supporting anxiety, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life transitions
- Regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure safe, reflective practice
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 work with survivors of war crimes
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £90.00
Additional information
- Standard fees: £55 per 50-minute individual session / £90 per 60-minute couples session
- Payment by bank transfer before each appointment; invoices/receipts supplied if you wish to claim from private healthcare schemes
- Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged at the full fee unless the slot is re-filled
When I work
Working hours:
- Tue 6 pm - 9 pm
- Wed 6 pm - 9 pm
- Thurs 6 pm - 9 pm
- Sat 9 am - 12 pm (subject to availability)
Further information
- Inclusive practice welcoming clients of all backgrounds, cultures, sexual orientations and identities
- Bilingual support available in English and Ukrainian
- Free 30-minute telephone or video call offered so we can decide together whether I’m the right counsellor for you
- First session focuses on what brings you to therapy, what you hope to gain and how we might work together; I explain confidentiality and answer any questions
- Short intake form emailed in advance; no obligation to continue after the first meeting
- Walk-and-talk / outdoor creative sessions follow a risk-assessed format for your comfort and safety
