About me
Are you currently feeling stuck, and feel like you can't cope with the way things are for you right now? Do you want things to change to improve your life, but you're feeling lost and unsure how to go about doing so?
I will work with you, at your pace, to look in depth at what is going on for you, and what is holding you back. I am not here to judge you but will listen calmly and compassionately to your story.
When working with you I provide an outside perspective on your challenges. This should enable you to have a deeper understanding of what is happening to you and empower you to make changes in order to move forwards with your life
I am a fully qualified counsellor and have experience in working with a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and burn out. I help people to improve their mood and live a life that feels more manageable and fulfilled.
Autism, ADHD and AuDHD
I specialise in working with autism, ADHD and AuDHD. I am a late diagnosed AuDHD person and Mum to two neurodivergent young people.
I work in a neuro affirming way, with people who have a formal diagnosis, those who are self diagnosed and those who are questioning whether or not they might be neurodivergent.
I have experience with a wide range of issues, including low mood, anxiety, loss and low self esteem.
I also work with parent carers, to support them with their own experiences of supporting neurodivergent children. As a parent to neurodivergent children I have lived experience of the challenges arising from trying to navigate complex systems in order to get support. Personally, I have felt judged and misunderstood when trying to get support for my children.
I draw upon this lived experience when supporting clients, whilst also acknowledging that everyone’s experiences are different.
Sessions
Sessions are 50 minutes long and can either be held in person or online. Some people like to have a combination of the two and this can also work well.
Sessions are held either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your preference. I suggested a minimum of six sessions to begin with but you are free to end therapy whenever you wish.
I offer both short and long term therapy. We will review or work together regularly to make sure you are getting the most out of your sessions.
Get in touch
I offer a free, no obligation, 15 minute introductory call via phone or Teams. This gives us the chance to get to know each other a bit and explore how we might work together. Alternatively, I can answer any questions you might have through email. Contact me today and I will aim to get back in touch with you within 24 hours to arrange a phonecall, or to answer any questions in an email.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and training
I am a fully qualified, BACP registered counsellor and also have a degree in psychology.
I undertake regular continued training to increase my knowledge. Recent training courses I have attended include:
A neuro-affirming approach to working with autistic clients
Perimenopause and menopause in neurodivergent women
Adult ADHD therapeutic themes and interventions.
Working with transgender individuals from a person centred perspective
Experience
I have experience of working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, low self esteem and burn out.
I have lived experience of autism and ADHD both in myself and with my children.
Insurance and Supervision
I hold professional indemnity insurance. I have regular supervision to ensure that I am working safely and ethically.
Contact me to arrange a free 15 minute phonecall to discuss how we might work together. I aim to get back in touch with you within 24 hours.
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
£50.00 per session
Additional information
My fees are £50 for a 50 minute session. I work from Acomb and also offer online sessions.
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