About me
I am an accredited integrative counsellor and therapeutic clinical supervisor with extensive experience supporting children, young people and adults experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. I have 19 years’ experience working within safeguarding and 8 years of counselling practice, including specialist work with trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement, anxiety, anger, self-harm, low self-esteem and other complex emotional needs.
My approach is person-centred, integrative and trauma-informed, recognising that every individual is different and that therapy should be tailored to their individual needs, experiences and goals. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, person-centred therapy and therapeutic play, where appropriate.
I aim to provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where clients can explore difficult experiences at their own pace. I believe that developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is central to effective counselling and I work collaboratively with clients to help them develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and confidence.
I offer online, telephone and face-to-face counselling, working with children, young people and adults. I also provide clinical supervision for counsellors, supporting both trainee and qualified therapists with their counselling work, professional development, ethical practice and wellbeing.
My extensive safeguarding background means that I am experienced in working with complex situations and understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality and appropriate safeguarding procedures.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and have undertaken specialist training in counselling, therapeutic supervision, children and young people, and additional therapeutic approaches.
Qualifications and training include:
- Level 6 CPD Accredited – Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
- Level 5 CPD Accredited – Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents (Integrative)
- Level 4 CPD Accredited – Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling
- Level 4 training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Association for
- Psychological Therapies (APT)
- AIM3 Assessment Practitioner – AIM Project
Professional experience
My professional experience includes counselling and therapeutic work with children, young people and adults, as well as significant experience within safeguarding and complex support services.
I currently provide therapeutic clinical supervision, supporting trainee and qualified counsellors with casework, clinical decision-making, ethical practice, safeguarding, professional development and practitioner wellbeing.
I have extensive specialist experience working with children and young people aged 4–18 in pre-trial therapy who have experienced sexual abuse, providing trauma-informed one-to-one counselling and working alongside children's social care, health, education and the police where appropriate.
I have also worked extensively in private practice, providing integrative and therapeutic play counselling to children, young people and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties.
I have 14 yeas experience in supporting people affected by substance misuse, often alongside complex emotional and social needs. This has given me an understanding of the challenges people can face around dependency, change, relationships and emotional wellbeing. Through this work, I have developed a compassionate, non-judgemental approach and an appreciation of the importance of listening, building trust and creating a safe space where people feel heard and supported. My wider experience of safeguarding and supporting people through difficult circumstances has further strengthened my ability to work sensitively with individuals who may be experiencing significant challenges.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling: £50 per session
Supervision: £60 per session
Reduced student rates:
Counselling – £40 per session
Supervision – £50 per session
Further information
I have a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma, abuse, complex loss and difficult life experiences. I also have experience supporting clients experiencing:
- Anxiety and emotional distress
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Bereavement and loss
- Anger and emotional regulation difficulties
- Self-harm
- Effects of trauma and abuse
- Difficulties arising from adverse childhood experiences
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Stress and emotional overwhelm
- Mental health and wellbeing concerns
Supervision
I provide clinical and therapeutic supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors. My supervision is integrative and trauma-informed, with a focus on developing reflective practice, ethical decision-making and confidence in clinical work.
I can support practitioners working with complex presentations, safeguarding concerns, trauma, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, burnout and the emotional impact of therapeutic work.
My aim is to provide a supportive space where practitioners can reflect openly on their work while maintaining professional accountability and high standards of practice.
