About me
Perhaps you have been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike yourself and are unsure what has led you to this point. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, depression, struggling after a bereavement, or finding that past experiences continue to affect you.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. Many people worry about being judged, not knowing what to say, or whether therapy will help. My aim is to provide a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and able to explore what is happening for you.
I believe that people are not problems to be fixed. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, we can work together to understand your experiences, explore what may be contributing to how you feel, and discover what may help you move towards a greater understanding of yourself and what you need.
No two people experience life in exactly the same way, so I don't believe counselling should follow a one-size-fits-all approach.
My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt our work together depending on what feels most helpful for you. I have a person-centred foundation, which means I believe feeling genuinely heard, understood and accepted is central to creating meaningful change.
Our sessions will be a collaborative process. We can explore what has brought you to counselling, make sense of your experiences and consider what might support you moving forward. This may involve exploring emotions, understanding your experiences from different perspectives, developing greater self-awareness, or finding practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
For some people, counselling is also an opportunity to explore questions around identity, purpose, relationships and the direction they want their life to take.
I believe therapy is not about changing who you are, but about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences and what you need.
People come to counselling for many different reasons, and often the things we struggle with are connected in ways that are not always immediately clear. I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and significant life changes.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from yourself, or struggling to understand why you feel the way you do. Perhaps you have experienced something painful or distressing, are adjusting to a loss, or find that anxiety or low mood is affecting your relationships, work or everyday life.
I have particular experience supporting people through grief and bereavement, and I have developed a strong interest in trauma-informed practice. I understand that difficult experiences can affect how we see ourselves, our relationships and the world around us, and I offer a space where these experiences can be explored at your own pace.
I also support people navigating life transitions, questions around identity, confidence, relationships and finding a sense of direction. Sometimes counselling is about working through a specific difficulty; at other times it is about understanding yourself more deeply and exploring what you want from life moving forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BACP registered counsellor with experience supporting adults through a range of emotional difficulties, including grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and significant life changes.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a counsellor with the Lincolnshire Centre for Grief and Loss, supporting people through bereavement and the many different ways loss can affect our lives. I also work with young people through school-based counselling, supporting older teenagers with a range of emotional and personal challenges.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working in education in the UK and internationally. This experience allowed me to support people from a wide range of backgrounds and developed my understanding of the importance of listening, empathy and creating spaces where people feel understood and valued. Having worked with people across different cultures and communities, I have developed a deep appreciation for the different experiences, relationships and circumstances that shape who we are.
I have undertaken additional training in trauma-informed practice, REWIND therapy, Suicide First Aid and working with suicidal ideation. This has strengthened my ability to support people who have experienced difficult or distressing events, while ensuring therapy remains paced around each individual’s needs and readiness.
I continue to develop my practice through ongoing learning, reflection and supervision, ensuring that the support I offer remains ethical, thoughtful and responsive to each person I work with.
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
£45.00 per session
Additional information
My standard fee is £45 per 50-minute session.
I also offer reduced rates for block bookings, providing a more accessible option for ongoing work. These can be discussed during an initial conversation.
Sessions are payable in advance to confirm your appointment and can be paid via bank transfer or secure payment link.
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and see whether this feels like the right space for you.
I understand that accessing therapy can sometimes be financially challenging, and I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces where needed. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss this further.
Further information
Alongside my counselling work, I have a strong interest in community wellbeing and the role of connection in supporting mental health. This has included working in community settings and contributing to initiatives that aim to make mental health support more accessible and understood.
I believe that therapy is not about being “fixed”, but about being supported to better understand yourself, your experiences, and the way you move through the world. It can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to reconnect with a sense of direction and inner stability.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I aim to offer a steady and supportive first point of contact. If you’re unsure whether counselling is right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation.
