This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hi, my name's Isabel and my approach to therapy is built on empathy and trust. I aim to work hand in hand with you, listening to what you want from therapy, and recognising that you are the expert of your own life. I know the search for a counsellor is the first positive step towards making changes in your life.
There are times in our lives when we can feel overwhelmed, anxious and struggling to cope. Sometimes we may feel alone and stuck with our difficult thoughts and feelings which we may not feel comfortable discussing with friends and family. I will be there to guide you throughout. Building a rapport is so important to me. My goal is to make you feel comfortable enough to trust and open up. I will listen to you and make sure you feel heard. You matter and I am here for you. We can move forward into a life filled with self-compassion, awareness and joy.
I am trained as an integrative counsellor, this means that I can draw from a wide range of approaches which will be unique for each client. I don’t believe in a single way of doing things and this enables me to be flexible in my approach, tailoring our work together to support you and your individual needs.
You might be realising that you want more from life and for that to happen, changes need to be made. We may need to put those dreaded boundaries in place! Trying to get through these challenges alone can feel overwhelming. Together we can explore these feelings and uncover the way back to feeling better and brighter about your life.
I am committed to non-discriminatory practice and welcome clients of all identities, cultures, faiths, genders and sexualities. My approach seeks to recognise the power dynamics in relationships that are shaped by the wider society we live in.
How can I help?
I support clients in exploring their feelings so that they can feel empowered. I offer a safe space where there is no judgement and an environment to explore any issues you may be experiencing in a confidential setting.
I believe therapy is about creating a relationship filled with warmth and empathy, where you can feel heard, understood and respected. You are worth it.
I can understand how difficult it can be trying to fit everything into a busy schedule. Online sessions allow you to seek support, without the need for extra time to get to and from a session.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Member of The British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- TA 101
- Award in Mental Health
- Awareness QLS Level 2
- Award in Safeguarding for Counsellors
Whilst training and volunteering, I have gained experience through clients bringing a large variety of issues. It is important that you feel heard and recognised as being a unique individual.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Free initial in person, telephone or online session
£45.00 - 50 minutes
£60.00 - 90 minutes
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Further information
How to start?
It is a good idea to book a free initial online consultation with me where we can explore what brings you to therapy and whether the process feels right for you. Then, if you are happy to go ahead, I have a private practice in Deal or we can work together online.
I work with clients on an open-ended basis; it is totally dependant upon what you need at the time of you seeking therapy. Our work can range from anything between six sessions (short-term) to two years or more (long-term). A session lasts 50 minutes and takes place once a week, usually on the same day and time, unless otherwise arranged.
