About me
You might be feeling stuck in patterns you can see but can't quite shift, or finding that something in your life or relationships doesn't feel as it should.
You may be questioning who you are, how you got here, or what needs to change.
I offer a calm, thoughtful space where we can begin to make sense of what's happening, and gently work towards a way of being that feels more like you.
I work in an integrative, person-centred way, which means you are at the centre of the work and we move at a comfortable pace. Together, we may explore patterns, relationships and past experiences, helping you develop a clearer sense of who you are and how you want to move forward.
I offer a calm and reflective space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. Our work may involve gently making sense of events, changes, relationships and the ways you have learned to respond to the world.
My core training is in person-centred counselling, which places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work.
Through this relationship, you can begin to trust that you will be heard and held. I am there to attune to you and really try to understand how it is to be you in your world.
Aspects of my role may include gently bringing your attention to elements of your experience which may not yet be in your awareness, highlighting possible connections and voicing unspoken pieces of the puzzle for you to consider. I am not there as an expert on your experience, but rather to support your process of getting to know yourself better and finding your way through.
Over time, I have developed an integrated, trauma-informed approach, drawing on different perspectives and therapeutic modalities to support a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. I am interested in how awareness, reflection and, at times, creativity support meaningful change.
Through this process, many people begin to feel clearer, more grounded, and better able to make choices that feel right for them. This may involve noticing patterns, finding new ways of responding, gradually making choices that feel more aligned with who you are, and feeling more connected to yourself and what feels right.
People often find they are able to offer themself more compassion and understanding over time which reduces inner conflict and supports greater contentment.
I work in a collaborative and responsive way, recognising that each person's experience is unique so this process will be different for everyone.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in an understanding of relationships, neurodivergence and the impact of past experiences, including abuse and coercive or controlling dynamics. I also bring experience of working with addiction and recovery.
I have worked with people experiencing a range of difficulties, including:
Emotional wellbeing
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
Relationships and life changes
- Bereavement
- Loss and change
- Relationship difficulties
Trauma and past experiences
- Domestic abuse and coercive control
- Self harm
- Trauma
Other areas
- Addiction / alcohol
- Neurodivergence
- Work-related stress and burnout
Alongside this, a core part of my work focuses on identity and how our experiences shape our sense of self, and what it means to reconnect with who we are.
As a Fine Art graduate, my work is also informed by a creative perspective. This doesn't mean you have to be creative yourself, but rather that I bring an openness and curiosity to exploring your inner world in ways that feel right for you. This can be especially helpful if you're feeling disconnected from yourself or navigating change.
I offer clinical supervision for counsellors and other helping professionals at every stage of their development, including trainees, newly qualified practitioners and those with more established practice. I work with practitioners across different roles and settings within organisations, bringing a broader understanding of both individual practice and organisational context.
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. I offer an initial conversation to help you decide whether working together feels right for you.
I am a Registered Individual Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as such, I abide by its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. I am also an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of BACP
- Accredited Member of NCPS
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Behavioural Science
- Post Grad Diploma (PG Dip) Person Centred Counselling
- Certificate in Supervising Individuals and Groups
- BA Fine Art
- Various training courses including family systems theory, polyvagal theory, somatic work, mental health first aid, working with suicide and self-harm, working with couples, trauma-informed practice, working therapeutically with young people, CBT approaches, working with alcohol and substance misuse problems, working online and via telephone.
- Counselling young people 14 + and adults experiencing a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, neurodiversity, suicidal thoughts and self harm, alcohol and drug problems, low self esteem, loss and grief, relationship problems, gender dysphoria. This list is not exhaustive.
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.
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.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial telephone consultation so we can get a sense of whether working together feels right. I aim to keep therapy as accessible as possible and can be flexible with session frequency where appropriate. Many clients opt to come fortnightly for sessions once the relationship is established.
When I work
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Further information
I use the Psychology Today platform for online counselling which is easy to navigate and secure. I am experienced in using both telephone and video methods and can discuss this with you during an initial telephone call.
