About me
You don’t have to face things alone. I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is happening in your life, without feeling judged or being told what you should do.
I am a qualified and experienced Person-Centred counsellor, working with adults face-to-face in Whitefield/Radcliffe and online throughout the UK. My practice is also trauma-informed, which means I recognise the impact that difficult, overwhelming or painful experiences can have on how we feel, think, relate to others and see ourselves.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties or the effects of trauma or abuse. You may be struggling with a particular situation or life change, or perhaps you can’t quite identify what is wrong but know that you don’t feel like yourself.
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t need to know where to start or have the right words. We can begin with what feels most important to you and work from there.
What can I expect from counselling?
Counselling is different from talking to friends or family because the space is entirely yours. As a Person-Centred counsellor, I won’t tell you what to do or make decisions for you. Instead, I will listen, seek to understand your experience and work alongside you as we explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Our work may involve developing a greater understanding of yourself, recognising patterns that are no longer helping you, exploring difficult emotions and experiences, and considering what you might want to be different in your life.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that you are the expert on your own experience. My role is to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship in which you can explore what matters to you and begin to find your own way forward.
What happens at our first session?
It is completely understandable to feel unsure or nervous about starting counselling, particularly if you haven’t experienced it before.
Our first session gives us time to talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you would like support with. There is no pressure to tell me everything at once. We will work at a pace that feels manageable for you.
It is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of how I work and whether you feel comfortable talking with me. At the end of the session, we can decide together whether you would like us to continue working together.
Where do sessions take place?
I offer face-to-face counselling in Whitefield/Radcliffe in a comfortable and private therapy setting, with parking available.
I also offer online counselling, giving you the flexibility to access sessions from your own space anywhere in the UK.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no set number of counselling sessions that is right for everyone. Some people come with a particular issue they would like to explore over a shorter period, while others find longer-term counselling more helpful.
We can discuss this together and regularly review how you feel the counselling is progressing. There is no expectation that you commit to a particular number of sessions.
Will my GP be contacted?
What you share in counselling is confidential, within the boundaries of the BACP Ethical Framework.
There are limited circumstances where I may need to consider sharing information, particularly where there is a serious concern about safety or where I am legally required to do so. Wherever possible and appropriate, I would aim to discuss this with you first. I will explain confidentiality and its boundaries more fully when we begin working together.
What if I’m not sure whether I could talk to you?
Finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with is important. I offer a free 20-minute introductory telephone call, giving you an opportunity to tell me a little about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions you may have and get a sense of whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
There is no obligation to book a counselling session afterwards.
How will I know if counselling is helping?
Counselling is a collaborative process and I welcome conversations about how you are experiencing our work together.
We will have opportunities to review our work and reflect on what you are noticing, what feels helpful, anything that may not be working for you, and whether your needs from counselling are changing. Your feedback is an important part of the therapeutic process.
Ready to get in touch?
If you are considering counselling and would like to find out whether working together feels right for you, you are welcome to contact me to arrange a free 20-minute introductory telephone call.
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Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor, having completed six years of counselling training and achieving the following qualifications:
• Professional Diploma Level 5 in Therapeutic Counselling
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts
Since qualifying, I have continued to develop my knowledge and practice through regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD). My additional training includes trauma-informed practice, domestic abuse, complex PTSD, suicide intervention, self-harm, bereavement and loss, sexual abuse, autism, vicarious trauma and burnout, and solution-focused approaches.
I have experience of working therapeutically with adults from a wide range of backgrounds and with many different concerns and life experiences. Through my private practice and previous counselling experience, I have supported clients with both longer-term therapeutic work and more focused, short-term support.
My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. I believe that each person brings their own unique experiences, strengths and understanding of their life, and I aim to provide a safe, accepting and non-judgemental space in which we can explore whatever is important to you.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework. I am committed to ongoing professional development, regular clinical supervision and maintaining safe and ethical practice.
Enhanced DBS checked for Child and Adult Workforce and registered with the DBS Update Service.
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
I offer one-to-one counselling for adults and young adults (18+), both in person in Bolton and online across the UK.
Introductory 20 minute consultation - Free
Introductory consultation by phone or video, giving us a chance to discuss your needs and see if working together feels right. There's no obligation to continue with counselling after this initial conversation.
Face-to-face in person 50 minute session - £55
I offer face-to-face sessions in Whitefield / Radcliffe in a comfortable, private setting with parking available.
Face-to-face online 50 minute session - £45
Online counselling via video link gives you the flexibility to talk in a space that feels comfortable for you.
Payment information:
To keep the process simple and convenient, payment can be made via bank transfer or cash.
My fees will be reviewed periodically, but if you have started counselling with me, then your fee will not change for the duration of our work together.
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Further information
Sometimes we know exactly what has brought us to counselling. At other times, we may simply know that something doesn’t feel right. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, feeling overwhelmed or stuck, or perhaps finding that familiar patterns in your thoughts, feelings or relationships are becoming difficult to manage.
Whatever brings you to counselling, you don’t need to have everything worked out before you begin. Together, we can explore what is happening for you at a pace that feels right. Nothing you bring is too small or insignificant if it is affecting you or the way you experience your life.
Not everything we face can be changed or resolved. Counselling can, however, offer an opportunity to understand ourselves more deeply, explore how our experiences have shaped us and consider different ways of relating to ourselves, other people and the challenges we face.
Through this process, you may begin to develop greater self-awareness and understanding, feel more able to trust yourself and your own judgement, recognise and respond differently to unhelpful patterns, experience less anxiety or self-criticism, and feel more able to make choices that reflect your own needs and values.
For me, counselling isn’t about telling you what to do or giving you all the answers. It is about creating a supportive, accepting and non-judgemental relationship where you can explore what matters to you and discover what moving forward might look like for you.
