About me
Do you find yourself constantly overthinking, worrying, or being overly critical of yourself? Perhaps you struggle to set boundaries, put others' needs before your own, or feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or lacking in confidence. You may feel unsure of your own needs, find it difficult to express yourself, or simply have a sense that something isn't quite right.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and feel heard. Together, we can explore the challenges you are facing, gain a deeper understanding of your experiences, and work towards creating meaningful and lasting change.
I also support people experiencing grief and loss. This may be the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a significant life change that feels difficult to process. Grief affects everyone differently and can bring a range of emotions, including sadness, numbness, anger, confusion, and anxiety. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and no set timeline for healing. I provide a compassionate space where you can make sense of your loss and process your feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You’re very welcome to get in touch, even if you’re unsure.
Together, we can begin to explore the patterns behind your thoughts and feelings, helping you to better understand yourself and why things feel the way they do. Through this process, you may start to feel calmer, more in control, and more able to make choices that feel right for you — building a more secure relationship with yourself and others.
I work alongside you with care, curiosity, and compassion, supporting you to feel heard, understood, and not alone in what you’re facing.
How I work
I work in a way that is psychodynamic, which focuses on understanding the deeper roots of emotional distress. Together, we explore how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be influencing how you feel and relate to others today.
Sessions provide a consistent and confidential space where you can speak freely and begin to understand what may be holding you back. Over time, this can support you in developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a stronger, more grounded sense of self.
I provide counselling for adults aged 18 and over. Sessions are 50 minutes and usually take place at the same day and time each week, providing consistency and continuity.
I provide a free 20-minute introductory phone call, where you can ask any questions and get a feel for how I work — with no pressure to continue. If this sounds like something you’re looking for, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor, trained at The Counselling Foundation, working with adults on a one-to-one basis.
Before training as a counsellor, I worked supporting children, young people and adults with additional learning and physical needs in home and educational settings. This experience gave me a deeper understanding of family dynamics, the impact of early experiences, and the emotional pressures people often carry into adulthood.
Qualifications
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling- The Counselling Foundation
Advanced Certificate in Psychodynamic Clinical Skills- The Counselling Foundation
Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling- The Counselling Foundation
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
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Individual counselling session £60
Initial 20 minute phone call - no charge
Further information
I am a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor, trained at The Counselling Foundation. I am a registered member of the BACP, and work in accordance with their ethical framework to ensure a safe, respectful, and confidential therapeutic environment. I am also registered with the Information Commissioner’s office (ICO), which means I am compliant with data protection laws and committed to keeping your personal information safe and secure. I am appropriately insured with Professional and Public indemnity insurance, enabling me to offer a safe, ethical, and professional counselling service within my private practice.
