About me
I am an experienced Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor working in Glemsford and the surounding area, offering face-to-face counselling from a confidential, purpose-built therapy room. I also offer telephone sessions for those who find this more accessible or prefer not to work online.
I have over ten years’ experience working therapeutically with adults, including five years at The Kernos Centre, a charity receiving GP and NHS referrals, where I supported clients presenting with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I have also worked for two years with Women’s Aid, supporting women affected by domestic abuse, trauma and complex relationship issues.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. This may present as anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm or a sense of losing connection with yourself.
I have particular experience working with adults affected by ADHD, whether diagnosed or suspected, and understand how this can impact emotions, confidence, relationships and everyday life. I also work extensively with both women and men navigating life transitions such as menopause, separation, divorce and caring responsibilities.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to each individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. This means we work at your pace, exploring both past experiences and present-day challenges, with the aim of developing greater understanding, resilience and self-compassion.
My role is to offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported as you move towards greater emotional balance and confidence in your life.
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Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) degree, Integrative Counselling
- Foundation degree, Integrative Counselling
- Diploma Level 3 in Integrative Counselling
Continued Professional Development:
- Mindfulness Workshop: Dr Gareth Burr, 2015
- Training Matters: Freedom Programme facilitators course: 2016
- Working with Eating Disorders: CPPD Counselling School, 2016
- Body Esteem Workshop: Julia Buckroyd, 2016
- Unravelling the Transference: Carol Leader ,2017
- Transitions: Working with Eating Disorders: Beat & NHS, 2017
- Safeguarding – Level 2: Bev Clark, Schools Choice, 2017
- WPF Therapy Workshop: Neurosomatic Therapy: Stephanie Echarri, 2018
- Resilience in the Face of Trauma: Mooli Lahad, 2019
- Survivors of sexual abuse: Into The Light, 2019
- Youth Mental Heath First Aid, 2019
- Mindfulness & Meditation for children: YoungMindz, 2019
- Working with Suicide: Kirsty Adamson, WPF Therapy Training 2020
- The Healing Power of Imagination in Impossible Situations: Loss, Grief & Trauma, June 2020
- Developing & Maintaining Therapeutic Relationships Online: 2020
- Body Image Conference: Skin, Identity & The Gaze in Psychotherapy, 2020
- University of Derby: Understanding Autism, Asperger's & ADHD, 2022
- Lead Academy: Psychology Course for Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Disorder, 2022
- LGBTCymru.org: Conflict and Disagreement: Navigating Conflict with Confidence, 2023
- LGBTCymru.org: Optimism and Wellbeing: Cultivate a Positive Mindset, 2023
- LGBTCymru.org: Boundaries : Setting Limits for a Better Life, 2023
- Aspire Autism Consultancy: ADHD In The Therapy Room, 2023
- Aspire Autism Consultancy: ADHD In The Therapy Room, 2024
- Understanding ADHD: Overwhelm and Anxiety, 2025
- Paul Brunson: Relationship Expectations and Attachment, 2026
- Paul Brunson: Sexual Intimacy & Desire Discrepancy, 2026
- Alain de Botton: Romantic Idealisation vs. Reality, 2026
Experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and have over ten years’ experience working therapeutically with adults and young people.
My professional background includes five years working at The Kernos Centre, a charity receiving GP and NHS referrals, where I supported individuals presenting with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I also worked for two years with Women’s Aid, supporting women affected by domestic abuse and trauma.
I have experience working with issues including anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, ADHD, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, caring responsibilities, bereavement, trauma and abuse.
I hold full professional indemnity insurance and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
Getting in touch
If you feel comfortable with my profile and would like to make contact, you are very welcome to do so. I am happy to answer any questions you may have before arranging an initial session.
There is no obligation to continue with counselling if you feel we are not the right fit. All enquiries are treated with care, respect and confidentiality.
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
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are 50 minutes and £50.00 per session, payable in cash or same day bank transfer.
I do offer concessions for student counsellors at a 10% discount.
When I work
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Further information
Additional Information:
Sessions take place in my comfortable and private consulting room in Glemsford. Telephone and Online sessions will also be held here.
Sessions will be held on the same day, at the same time each week, lasting for 50 minutes.
