About me
You might be navigating change, experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, or high stress, all of which can take an emotional and physical demand on you. I bring a calm, curious presence to our work together, as we gently explore and unpack what deserves attention.
Together, we can explore what you would like to feel different and agree on goals that support meaningful and sustainable change.
Hi I'm Isobel
My work is rooted in a deep respect for each person’s individuality. I believe in meeting people with care and genuine curiosity, without judgment and expectation. We will work together at your pace, noticing what might need attention, and reconnecting with your inner resources.
How we work together
As a humanistic therapist, I work with your present experience, your thoughts, emotions and relationships, while holding in mind how earlier life experiences may continue to shape your responses today. We will notice stories and patterns that come up, without denying, dismissing, or discarding them, but looking at them in a different way.
I draw from Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Transactional Analysis, adapting our work to suit your individual needs. I do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach. My role is to work alongside you, not to judge or diagnose.
I approach my practice from an anti-oppressive position, recognising structural and systemic inequalities, while considering socio-political factors that affect mental health, both inside and outside of the therapy room.
I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of different presentations. You might find it helpful in identifying what kind of support you are seeking.
Areas I work with include:
- Anxiety
- Feelings of overwhelm
- Depression and hopelessness
- Low self-esteem
- Grief and loss
- Difficulties in Relationships (this is often with family, friends or partners)
- Societal pressures
- ADHD-related overwhelm
- The impact of abuse and trauma
- Health-conditions
- Work-related issues
- Faith, spirituality and religious experiences
- Culture, identity, belonging, and oppression
I work within diversity across age, race, background, faith, gender, sexuality, and relationship styles.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling, Metanoia Institute
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, Metanoia Institute
- Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Fully insured
- Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Alongside my private practice, I have worked with charitable services for cancer support, survivors of sexual and domestic abuse and in low-cost community counselling.
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
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Session duration: 50 minutes
I believe access to therapeutic support should be an option for everyone. I offer a number of concession sessions for those who may be experiencing financial difficulty. If this applies to you and my work resonates, you are welcome to reach out, please mention reduced rates in your enquiry.
I offer a free initial 20 minute phone call as an introduction to each other, while giving you the opportunity to ask any questions. It's important that you find a therapist who feels right for you.
When I work
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