About me
Counselling
Looking for a counsellor can be a scary and daunting process and asking for help can be one of the hardest things we do. I understand that it can feel scary to reach out, especially wondering what other people might think if you do.
I know that some things can be difficult to talk about with friends and family and this can leave us feeling isolated. Talking to a counsellor can provide you with the opportunity to explore these experiences and continue to grow.
Counselling can provide a space, free from judgement, where you can talk to someone who truly listens to your concerns. Counselling is a journey, an exploration of these concerns and how they may be influencing your life.
I encourage you to get in touch if you would like to know more about counselling and whether it might be right for you.
About Me
I am a friendly and approachable person who is here to listen. My aim is to provide a space for you to feel heard, understood and not judged. Together, we can explore how you are feeling, discuss your concerns and worries and bring positive changes to your life.
Supporting our frontline emergency service workers, and staff, is something that I am very passionate about. You've dedicated your life to protecting others, now it's time to prioritise your own wellbeing. Whether you're battling the aftermath of an incident, facing challenges in your personal life, or simply need someone to talk to, I'm here to support you.
I have been a police officer myself and would encourage anyone in the blue light community to reach out when they need to. I have also conducted research into the emergency services and counselling, and spent time within the different branches discussing how support could be improved.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Master's Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Keele University.
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Counselling, Keele University.
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 welcome contact from emergency service personnel.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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I understand that counselling needs to fit in with your life so I will try to be flexible and arrange a suitable session time.
