About me
In today’s world of uncertainty, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even lost. Talking things through with a qualified counsellor in a safe and confidential space can make a real difference.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Newcastle-under-Lyme, with sessions available in-person, online (Zoom or WhatsApp video), or over the phone. My therapy room is a fully safe place, giving you peace of mind if you prefer face-to-face sessions.
To make counselling more accessible during these challenging times, I also offer reduced rates by arrangement. My standard fee is £55 per session (50 minutes) or £90 for 90 minutes of supervision.
How can I support you?
You may be considering therapy because of:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression or low mood
- Bereavement and loss
- Anger management
- Past experiences or childhood issues.
Therapy with me will provide you with a safe space to explore your feelings, understand yourself more deeply, and move forward towards a more positive future.
If you would be interested in counselling, please contact me.
I have over 15 years of experience as a counsellor, having worked with three local charities and supported people through a wide range of mental health challenges. I specialise in bereavement counselling and support for loss, and I also facilitate a monthly support group for mothers who have lost a child.
My counselling approach
I offer an integrative approach, which draws on a variety of theories and perspectives depending on your needs. These include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused and Person-Centred. I am a firm believer in the therapeutic relationship that is formed between the client and counsellor, and therefore my aim in therapy is to offer you empathy, a warm, genuine and non-judgmental approach, enabling you to explore your issues at your own pace, facilitating positive change
What I offer as a therapist
I offer both short and long-term one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy to adults of all ages. I am very mindful of your need to feel comfortable during therapy sessions, and I recognise that it takes a lot of courage to explore often raw and painful emotions.
Therapy sessions last 50 mins and can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly to suit your needs
What to expect at your first counselling session
During your first session, I will ask for some brief details about you and a brief overview of your reasons for accessing therapy. You may wish to ask questions and how long therapy will last. There is no set answer to this. Some clients may need a few sessions, whilst others may need longer-term therapy, it is individual
Availability
I currently have evening appointments (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm) and Friday daytime sessions (9:30 am – 2 pm) available.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in the theory and practice of counselling - Stoke on Trent College
- University certificate in counselling - Staffordshire University
- Certificate in relationship counselling - Macclesfield College
- Introduction to counselling, level 1 and 2 - Leek College
- Accreditation with the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Continuing professional development
I regularly attend CPD workshops on various topics:
- Trauma
- Loss and bereavement
- Working with suicide
- Depression and anxiety
- Level 2 and 3 safeguarding children
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.
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Counselling Session
- 50 minutes - £55
Supervision
- 30 Minutes - £30
- 90 minutes - £90
I work within and adhere to the ethical framework of the BACP, and I work within the parameters of GDPR and I am fully insured. I also have an enhanced DBS certificate.
When I work
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Between 5 pm and 7.30 pm every evening, Monday - Friday and between 9.30 am and 2 pm on a Friday.
Further information
The therapies I offer are:
- Person-centred therapy
- Integrative
- Psychotherapy/psychodynamic
- CBT(cognitive behavioural therapy)
- I am a specialist in bereavement and loss
- Solution Focused
