About me
Finding the right counsellor to talk with is very important and can feel like a challenge in itself. You are, after all, trying to decide whether you could sit down with a complete stranger and talk about things you might not have told anyone else.
I find the most reliable predictor of whether any therapy will be useful for someone is whether they feel comfortable with the counsellor they are working with. Attention to our inner lives requires respect and courage yet fosters greater understanding, healing, growth, and the making of a happier life. You can speak to me in confidence and privacy without fear of judgement and I will be open, honest, and committed to our work.
I am an 'Integrative' counsellor which simply means I am trained in and draw upon a range of approaches to counselling. Sometimes we might explore how you are feeling in the present; sometimes we might look at where those feelings or patterns come from. We might think about relationships, the way you see yourself, difficult experiences from the past, or the things that seem to keep getting in the way of living the life you want.
Before training as a counsellor, I worked within HR. I found what I enjoyed most was working with people at depth, and outside the bounds of rigid policies or institutional expectations. This is why I chose to train in the world of psychotherapy and counselling.
I'm warm, thoughtful and compassionate, but I'm also fairly relaxed in the way I work. I don't think therapy has to feel formal or relentlessly serious. Although we'll sometimes be talking about painful things, humour is part of life and, when it comes naturally, I think there's room for that in therapy too.
I also don't think we should spend our lives trying to be "normal". We all have ideas about how we think we should be, often influenced by family, relationships, work and increasingly by the very polished versions of other people's lives we see around us. Sometimes therapy involves working out which parts of ourselves genuinely belong to us and which parts are expectations we've picked up along the way.
Whatever brings you to counselling, I won't expect you to have everything figured out before we begin. My hope is that you can gradually feel at ease enough to be yourself, say the things you might normally keep to yourself, and be curious about what you find there.
Ultimately, I think good therapy is a conversation between two people who are trying to understand something that matters. I'm the counsellor, but I'm also a person sitting opposite you. You don't need to perform, impress me or pretend that you're OK. We can start from wherever you actually are.
I have experience in working with a wide variety of areas including but not limited to: relationship problems, infidelity, suicide ideation, sexuality, anxiety, depression, existential questions, sexual issues, self-esteem, loneliness, addiction, gender identity, loss, bereavement, bullying, work difficulties, and family issues.
I am deeply committed to ensuring my practice is an inclusive and respectful space for all; regardless of sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, age, body size or ability.
Training, qualifications & experience
BSc in Integrative Counselling - Matrix / Middlesex University
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Certificate in Integrative Counselling
Alongside my private practice, I worked within the University of East Anglia's Wellbeing Service from 2015–2020, providing counselling for both students and staff.
I also enjoy working with trainee counsellors and have experience supporting students throughout their training. If you're looking for your own personal therapy as part of a counselling course, you're very welcome to get in touch.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and all others welcome.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I believe good counselling should be accessible, so I keep a small number of reduced-fee appointments available for people who would otherwise struggle to access therapy, including students looking for longer-term counselling. If cost is a concern, please feel free to ask.
I also offer a free introductory telephone call. Choosing a counsellor is an important decision, and it's completely reasonable to want to get a sense of whether we feel like a good fit before arranging a first appointment.
When I work
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Further information
Face-to-face appointments are available in Norwich Monday to Friday and some weekends. Telephone appointments are possible on any day or evening.
