About me
Hello and welcome!
Finding a therapist isn't always easy, is it? There's so many of us out there, all working in slightly different ways and it can be hard to know where to start.
Qualifications and experience matter (you can read about mine further down), but I think something just as important is finding someone you feel comfortable talking to. Someone you can be yourself with, who listens, understands and doesn't judge.
So, rather than give you a long introduction about my training, I thought I'd tell you a little about how I work and what you can expect from therapy with me.
A little about me and how I work
I've always been interested in people. Why we think and feel the way we do, why we sometimes get stuck in unhelpful patterns, and why relationships, including the one we have with ourselves, can be so complicated.
I believe that understanding ourselves a little better can make a real difference to how we feel and how we relate to others.
My approach is warm, relaxed and down-to-earth. I want therapy to feel like a genuine conversation, not you doing all the talking while I sit quietly and nod. I'll listen, ask questions, share my thoughts and sometimes gently challenge you to see things a little differently.
We might explore how your past experiences have shaped you, or focus on what's happening in your life right now. Often, it's a bit of both.
I don't see therapy as being about fixing you or telling you what to do. It's about helping you make sense of things, understand yourself better and find a way forward that feels right for you. And although therapy can sometimes involve difficult conversations, I think there's room for a bit of laugh along the way.
Individual therapy
Maybe you've been feeling anxious, overwhelmed or just not quite yourself lately. Perhaps you spend a lot of time overthinking, doubting yourself or worrying about what other people think.
You might find it hard to say no, put everyone else's needs before your own, or keep falling into the same patterns without really knowing why.
You might be struggling with grief or loss, trying to come to terms with something that's happened, or finding that difficult experiences from your past are still affecting how you feel today.
Or maybe you can't put your finger on what's wrong. You just know that things don't feel quite right.
Whatever brings you to therapy, we'll take some time to understand what's going on for you. We can explore how you've got to where you are, what might be keeping you stuck and what you'd like to be different.
Couples therapy
Relationships aren't always easy, even when you love each other.
Maybe you're having the same arguments over and over, struggling to talk without things turning into a disagreement, or feeling like you've drifted apart. Perhaps you've started to feel more like housemates than partners, or you're missing the closeness and connection you once had.
Sometimes something specific has happened that's shaken the relationship. Other times, it's lots of little things that have built up over time.
In couples therapy, we'll look at what's happening between you. How you communicate, the patterns you've fallen into and what each of you might be feeling or needing but finding difficult to say.
I'm not there to take sides or decide who's right or wrong. My role is to help you understand each other better, talk about the things that matter and work out how you'd like to move forward.
That might mean finding ways to reconnect, communicate differently or understand why you keep getting stuck in the same arguments.
Taking the next step
Getting in touch with a therapist can feel like a big step, especially if you've never had therapy before, but you don't need to know exactly what to say, what you need or where to start.
Whether you're thinking about coming on your own or with your partner, we can take it from there.
If what you've read feels like the kind of approach you're looking for, I'd love to hear from you!
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- MA (Hons) Psychology - University of St Andrews
- Diploma in Relational Counselling - The Spark Scotland
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre
Additional Training
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) - Levels 1, 2 and 3 - University of Strathclyde
- Rewind Technique Training
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Professional Accreditation
- Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
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.
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
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are £70 for both individuals and couples, whether we meet online or in person.
I understand that therapy is a financial commitment, so if cost is a concern, please do get in touch. I'm happy to discuss reduced fees where possible.
