About me
Welcome
I am an MNCPS accredited counsellor working from the beautiful, Dartington Estate in South Devon. I am also a member of the BACP, hold an enhanced DBS & Level 3 certificate in Safeguarding Children.
How Can Counselling Help?
Counselling increases our self awareness. Whether you are feeling stuck, have an important decision to make or are looking to work through a specific experience, finding the right person to talk to is a great first step.
Spending time in a safe, confidential and non judgemental space, can help you to look at things in a different light.
Finding the Right Counsellor
The therapeutic relationship should hold us in such a way that enables curiosity and discovery. This is why it’s so important to find the right counsellor.
I offer a free half an hour initial session which gives us the chance to meet and to find out if we are the right fit for each other, with no obligation. This can be in person, online or on the telephone.
Your counselling journey is as individual as you are.
Some clients find they only need a few sessions whereas others find long term support beneficial. We can review our work together at an agreed time to make sure that you are getting what you need from the sessions and to ensure we are going at a pace that suits you.
I understand what it feels like to be anxious and to feel out of place in the world and I can truly empathise when clients express feelings of anxiety, loneliness, fear, or uncertainty.
What to Expect
My training was integrative, although I primarily use a person centred approach, especially when we start our sessions together. As our work evolves, we can bring in CBT techniques or Gestalt therapy which focuses on the here and now, bringing new awareness to whatever current issues you are facing.
I have a personal interest in neurodiversity, which partly came about through my own family’s journey to diagnosis and also through working with young people.
I work both with adults and young people, either in person from my counselling room on the Dartington estate or online.
Being located in such a beautiful place also offers us the opportunity to get outside into nature and walk and talk during the session. This can be beneficial for everyone but especially for clients who have ADHD or Autism or those who simply struggle with sitting for so long indoors.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (NCPS Accredited)
Level 3 Foundation in Counselling
Level 3 Safeguarding Children
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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
I have a personal interest in neurodiversity and many of my clients are on the autistic spectrum or have ADHD. I can help support you through the process of getting a diagnosis and finding an increased awareness of what the diagnosis might mean to you moving forwards.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees are on a sliding scale, so please let me know what would be manageable for you when you get in touch.
When I work
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Further information
I offer sessions in person, online or on the telephone. I also offer walking and talking therapy.
