About me
You have taken the first steps to making the changes you want to make in your life. Most people at some point in their life find themself in need of counselling. Overthinking, stress, depression, grief, anxiety or stuck in unhelpful patterns or relationship difficulties are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions we face.
Whatever the difficulties you are facing it can be helpful to have someone outside of your daily life to talk to. I believe passionately that people have the ability to grow and change, no matter how difficult their situation may seem. However, you don’t have to be on the verge of crisis to have therapy.
Who I work with?
I work with adults of all ages with many different issues including dyslexia, depression, anxiety, long-term illness, stress, body image, trauma, climate or eco anxiety, relationship conflict and life changes such as the menopause or redundancy. The challenges we face from past or current life events can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, fear or low self worth.
Whatever you bring to the sessions, whether its something you’ve never said out loud before or something you’ve been carrying for years -you’ll be met with warmth and without judgment. I offer a supportive space where you can take the time to pause, reflect, and gain clarity on what you’re experiencing. Together we explore your thoughts and feelings more deeply, uncovering and address the roots of your challenges. Working with the mind/body connection. We may agree to work for a short or a longer period of time to explore issues in more depth.
My approach
As an integrative therapist I am able to blend different approaches. I draw on person centred, Transactional analysis (TA), Internal Family systems (IFS) and embodiment psychodynamic principles.
As an embodiment therapist we might bring attention to the body and become aware of the emotions and feelings we hold; to help bring more balance to your emotional life and connection for your mental and physical health. This might be breath work, connecting with nature or moving. Different ways to become aware of our bodies responses.
Through a relationship between us which is supportive but challenging, we can explore how we relate to others and find more creative ways for you to live our life. We’ll work at a pace that feel right for you.
The next step is an initial free phone call where we can explore what you are wanting from therapy and whether we both feel that what I can offer is relevant at this time for you.
Location
The therapy takes place in an empathetic, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment. This either online of face to face.
I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for an agreed period of time. This is either in Headington or East Oxford.
Fee
My standard fee is £65 for a 50 minute session. However, I know not everyone can afford this so please do let me know and we can agree a lower rate. I want therapy to be available to as many people as possible.
Telephone or email me in strictest confidence to arrange the first session.
Training, qualifications & experience
Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a nursing working in the NHS, Universities and charity sector. As a therapist I have provided therapy in various organisations other than private practice, including a Further Education Collage and The Listening Centre based in Blackbird Leys. I've also worked as a counsellor for TalkingSpace plus within the NHS and Victims First managed by Thames Valley Police.
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Post Grad Dip in Psychodynamic Therapy
- Certificate in Embodied Practice
- TA 101(Transactional Analysis) certificate
- Mindfulness, Oxford Mindfulness Centre
- Registered Nurse
- MSc in Advanced Health Care Practice
Study days include:
- Fundamentals of Dyslexia Awareness: Therapeutic mentoring in addressing the emotional repercussions of dyslexia
- The psychological impact of the Menopause
- Working with people who self harm
- Safeguarding vulnerable people and children
- Working with diversity and cultural issues
- Data protection
- Counselling outdoors
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
There are a number pf areas I particularly interested in
- Dyslexia and exploring the impact that dyslexia has on people as adults in the world.
- Life transitions such as leaving home, redundancy or the impact of life stages on women such as the menopause.
- Climate or eco anxiety and exploring way to deal with the changing world
- Relationships: as humans we can not avoid that our lives are based on different relationships, whether family, work friends or a partner. However, these can be problematic and can be affected by our early attachments in life
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fee
My standard fee is £65 for 50 minute session. However, I know not everyone can afford this so please do let me know and we can agree a lower rate. I want therapy to be available to as many people as possible.
Telephone or email me in strictest confidence to arrange the first session.
When I work
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Further information
I am a registered member of the National Counselling Society and abide by their code of ethics.
I was also a Registered Nurse with the NMC (Nurse and Midwifery Council)
I am DBS checked
