About me
I am a registered UKCP Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified supervisor. I also qualified as a Relationship Counsellor with Relate. I work face to face, short term and long term, and also work on line using zoom. There are benefits of working online, including the advantage of being in your own home. Also time saved on travelling, and as a couple you can be seen when in different locations.
I have over 20 years experience of working with people who experience loss, bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I see young adults from the age of 18 up to older adults aged 65+.
I worked for a number of years as a Macmillan Counsellor with both individuals and couples, where there had been a cancer diagnosis. I see individuals and couples who define their sexuality as heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. (LGBTIQA+) I take a Humanistic approach, which means my aim is to support and enable you to find ways to overcome your difficulties and develop your full potential.
Individual Psychotherapy
There are times in your life when you may feel you need to speak to someone outside your family or friendship circle. You may be feeling isolated during a particularly stressful time in your life. Experiencing depression, anxiety, general anxiety disorder, or you may not be aware of the reasons you are feeling unhappy, sad or dissatisfied with your life. You may find forming and/or maintaining relationships difficult. Perhaps you feel you are consistently repeating the same negative patterns in your relationships. I see individuals both short term and longer term.
Relationship Therapy
I see both couples and individuals who are experiencing difficulties with their intimate relationships, you may be single, married, living together or apart. All couples experience periods when their relationship becomes strained for different reasons. It's when communication breaks down, difficulties can become overwhelming. This in turn can create anxiety, depression and a distance between you as couple. Through the therapy process, communication between you as a couple can improve. Consequently improved communication enables you to deal more effectively with any difficulties you are experiencing.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your first appointment gives you an opportunity to explore what brings you for therapy, and what you are wanting from this process. We will both discuss whether my service suits your needs, and if agreed will discuss number of appointments required.
How often will I have appointment
Appointments take an hour and usually take place once a week but can take place fortnightly depending on your needs. The number of appointments is tailored to the needs of the couple or individual depending on what is discussed at the initial appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
- UKCP registered Gestalt Psychotherapist.
- Over 20 years experience of working with couples and individuals.
- Relate certified Relationship Counsellor.
- Post Graduate diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy with the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision with Relational Change.
- BA(Hons) Social Policy & Administration
- Qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
Relationship counselling for couples.
I see couples with different presenting issues including affairs, separation, communication difficulties, impact of illness including cancer, loss of job, bereavement etc.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Appointment cost per session
- Couple £80
- Individual £60
- Supervision £60/£55 for trainees
- I offer a limited number of low cost appointments
- Payment by bank transfer or cash
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Further information
I offer both online and face to face appointments.
If you would like more information please ring, email or text.
