About me
Anxiety, self-doubt, or the pain of a significant loss, such as a break up or bereavement, can feel incredibly difficult- but may offer an opportunity for healing, processing, and in time movement forward. You may currently feel stuck and overwhelmed, but want to progress. Perhaps you are a perfectionist, with high standards, but are self-sabotaging. No-one wants their problems to weigh heavily on the shoulders of their loved ones, damage mental health, or jeopardise our work. With an experienced, affirming and professional therapist, you can create positive personal and professional change. Allow yourself a healing space to build greater self-acceptance and to create stronger relationships. Clients aspire to achieve greater calm, confidence and courage. I work with individual clients, including those with ADHD and autism. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are warmly welcomed in this space.
Contact me for a free consultation.
How I work?
I listen to your feelings, providing a safe space to process emotions. Being able to speak openly- without being judged-can create a new energy in your life. A healing relationship is refreshing; it can help change your perspective, enable you to feel less alone, and boost your self-esteem. Modern life can feel lonely, I work with you collaboratively, supporting you through changes you want to realise.
We work with your goals. We may explore the past, as well as issues you face in the present. Learning from set backs can help you see what does not serve you well and motivate you to potentially change unhelpful patterns. We may draw on creative approaches- for example, using sand tray, therapy cards, or on symbolic rituals to help process stuck energy. I will support you but also challenge you to build your personal growth.
By the end of therapy, many people feel greater confidence, more open to happiness and calmer.
A new, exciting transformation awaits you when you take action.
Email me for a free consultation, if you want change.
Who do I work with?
- I work with individual adults- not couples.
Issues I support clients with:
- anxiety,
- depression,
- loss & bereavement, feeling sad, anger,
- low confidence and self-esteem issues,
- relationship issues & separation/ divorce, family issues,
- work related stress & burn out, career change support,
- trauma & abuse, bullying,
- ADHD, neurodiversity,
- life changes, LGBTQ + related issues; and also
- finding meaning and purpose.
What might therapy focus on?
You are at the centre of the therapy, and so the therapy is bespoke to you, but could explore:
- how difficulties are impacting on you,
- processing your feelings,
- using meditation, breath work, affirmations and visualisation,
- how you want your life to evolve now,
- your life story, past and background,
- your values,
- your strengths,
- what your choices are,
- your preferred future outcome, and possible actions to realise your goals.
I create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship with you, enabling you to talk freely to help you to release your potential . As a client, you matter to me, and I help to you to boost your self-esteem. Seeing you transform your life for the better is a great privilege.
I work in person in Fulford and Fishergate, York and also offer online sessions.
What to expect from me?
- Careful listening and empathy,
- respect,
- confidentiality,
- a strong therapeutic relationship,
- encouragement, warmth and support.
- I will integrate different humanistic therapy approaches to suit your needs.
- For example, I may use: relational, person-centred, pluralistic, existential, creative, and solution focused approaches.
- I am continually reading in the therapy field and love learning new things.
My background.
My previous career was in developing people as a teacher and a leader (in management roles). As a BACP qualified psychotherapist, I have a passion for supporting clients' growth and helping them draw closer to the life they aspire to have . I worked in two different local counselling charities for over 5 years, as well as for a large online national counselling service, and have my own full time, private practice. I have been working in the field for about 12 years- mainly as a volunteer.
Client feedback
“Jasmine has been absolutely amazing. She is so understanding, kind and compassionate and is clearly very good at her job. She is quick to respond, and has been very good at helping me understand my anxious thoughts and feelings. I would highly recommend Jasmine to anybody who is wondering whether to book in with her.”
"She gave me back my life and made me see that I am worth something... She helped me to see the light inside me and made me realise the trauma I went through- from abandonment to assault -was not my fault. She's helped me see I am a cool person and I have so much love and life to give."
Next steps
Email me for a free consultation.
In the message, please could you give a brief overview of: your situation, the issue and its impact, your goals and availability for sessions?
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Diploma in Supervision (Leeds Centre for Psychological Development).
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Level 7(Leeds Beckett University).
Post Graduate Certificate in Pluralistic Counselling. (Abertay University).
Graduate Certificate in Youth Counselling. (Glasgow Caledonia University).
M.A. in Educational Leadership. (Nottingham University)
P.G.C.E. in English. (Sheffield University)
M.A. in Literature. (Leeds University).
BA in English (Leeds University).
Counselling experience
- INSIGHT Charity Dundee- 2 years as a volunteer therapist.
- York St John's CMHC-3 years as a volunteer counsellor.
- Better Help- worked as an online therapist seeing clients nationwide.
- Private Practice in York- full time.
Teaching/ leadership experience
- Over 25 years teaching English in a variety of schools. I have consistently supported youngsters, and staff, providing pastoral help, academic expertise and mentor training.
- 17 years as a middle leader.
Recent training courses studied
Emotional Regulation- (Dr Christine Dunkley)
Flash Technique- (Dr Phil Mansfield)
Shamanic practitioner training-learning about journeying- which is like guided meditation, deepening a connection with nature, and energetic healing practices inspired by indigenous peoples.
Abuse and its effects into adulthood (Deep Release)
Somatic therapy Christine Holt.
Introduction to Counselling Children and Young People (John Bradley).
Play therapy (John Bradley).
Rewind Approach to Trauma (Julia Summers IARTT)
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Free initial telephone session. ( Email me).
I provide a 10-15 minute phone consultation. This will help us to decide if we wish to work together.
Sessions are 50 minutes- either face to face, or telephone or online, charged at £55 . Sessions are regular- weekly or every 2 weeks.
Most clients commit to around 6-10 sessions but there is flexibility.
I work with individual clients- not couples.
Currently, I have more day time availability and some evening availability.
When I work
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Further information
Currently, I have availability for face to face, online and telephone work.
Contact me for a free consultation.
I work in Fishergate/Fulford, York face to face, as well as online with clients who live further away or have commitments which mean they cannot attend in person.
On our first session
I will ask you what brings you to counselling, establish what your goal might be, and provide you with a confidential space to talk to facilitate your growth.
