About me
As an accredited and fully insured counsellor and psychotherapist with over 10 years experience, I offer bespoke integrative online therapy tailored to your unique needs. My areas of special interest include eating disorders, obesity and weight management, toxic relationship issues such as emotional abuse and setting boundaries, and Christian faith based counselling.
What is your approach?
My approach draws on a range of evidence-informed techniques, including:
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Person-centred therapy
- Motivational and Socratic questioning
- Cognitive restructuring
You won’t receive a one-size-fits-all method. Instead, I’ll work collaboratively with you to deepen your self-understanding, gently challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and support you in building tools to for resilience and change.
What is Counselling?
Counselling is a talking therapy that offers a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It’s a chance to reflect, gain clarity, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
People come to counselling for many different reasons, including:
- Stress, anxiety or low mood
- Loss or bereavement
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma or difficult past experiences
- Low confidence or self-esteem
- Feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed
- Desire to change unhealthy habits
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy — sometimes just having the space to talk openly and gain self awareness can be transformative.
What can I expect in the first session?
Your first counselling session is an opportunity to get to know each other, and introduce the practicalities of how we’ll work together .
We will talk through what’s brought you to therapy, and discuss any questions you may have. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, and we will explore what you might like to gain from therapy and how we could work together to support that.
I will explain the confidentiality contract, and practical details like session timings and fees. By the end of the session, you'll have a clear sense of how we can work together and what the therapeutic process will involve. We’ll outline some next steps and, if you're happy to continue, we will arrange the next session.
Training, qualifications & experience
My background includes working with the Cithrah Foundation which is a charity supporting those affected by domestic abuse, where I provided a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their experiences and begin the healing process. In addition, I have worked in private practise, conducting both face to face and remote counselling sessions for a range of issues.
- Life Therapies Institute (2019) - Diploma in Nutritional Interventions in Eating Disorders
- Life Therapies Institute (2018) - Diploma in Obesity and Weight Management
- Life Therapies Institute (2017) - Diploma in Practitioner Excellence in Eating Disorders
- Stonebridge Associated Colleges (2015–2016) - Advanced Diploma in Mindfulness-based CBT
- Queen’s University Belfast (2013–2014) - BSc Hons Trauma Studies lone module (Theoretical Aspects of Treatment Modalities)
- Northern Regional College (2013–2014) - AQA Gestalt Therapy – Foundation Certificate
- Northern Regional College (2011) - Certificate: Working with Trauma
- Northern Regional College (2010–2014) - AQA Level 4 Advanced National Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Association for Real Change (2009) - Certificate in Understanding Positive Communication & Understanding Abuse
- Lancaster University (2000–2003) - BA Hons Politics & Philosophy (2:1)
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
- Body Image
- Domestic abuse
- Family issues
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees are £60 per 50-minute session. A limited number of reduced-fee sessions are available for clients experiencing financial hardship.
Please enquire for current availability.
Payment is made via bank transfer and details will be provided upon booking.
When I work
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Further information
You don’t need to have a specific diagnosis or problem; therapy is for anyone who wants to better understand themselves or navigate life’s challenges. Please reach out if you are not sure if I can support you with your issue and would like to discuss it with me.
