About me
You may be feeling overwhelmed, caught in patterns of overthinking, or finding it difficult to switch off. Perhaps you're going through a significant change, adjusting to pregnancy or becoming a parent, struggling with changes in your relationships or responsibilities, or questioning who you are and what you need.
I have a particular interest in supporting people through the emotional changes that can come with pregnancy, birth, the postnatal period and becoming a parent. This might include anxiety or uncertainty during pregnancy, adjusting to life after birth, making sense of a difficult or unexpected birth experience, feeling overwhelmed by the realities of parenthood, or navigating changes in your relationships, confidence or sense of self. You may love your baby deeply while still finding parts of this transition much harder than you expected.
I also support people who find themselves putting other people first, struggling with self-esteem, being very hard on themselves, or feeling responsible for keeping everything together. Sometimes these patterns can leave you feeling exhausted, resentful, anxious or unsure of your own needs.
I offer online and telephone counselling for adults across the UK. I provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening for you and begin to understand yourself and your experiences more fully.
As a humanistic integrative counsellor, I adapt the way I work to you rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. We can explore what is happening now, experiences from the past, relationships, patterns you've noticed or the way you see yourself, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to counselling. My aim is to offer a space where you can feel heard, understood and able to explore what you need without judgement or pressure.
Training, qualifications & experience
Alongside my core training, I have a particular interest in supporting people through periods of change, especially where identity, roles and expectations are shifting. This may include becoming a parent, navigating pregnancy and postnatal life, processing difficult or unexpected birth experiences, adjusting to changes in relationships or work, or managing feelings of anxiety, burnout and overwhelm.
I have experience supporting clients with a range of emotional difficulties and life experiences, including:
- Anxiety and overthinking
- Stress, overwhelm and burnout
- Low mood and emotional difficulties
- Life transitions and periods of change
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-esteem, identity and sense of self
- Body image and self-worth concerns
- Grief and loss, including losses beyond bereavement
- During my counselling training, I completed my placement with SWEDA, where I supported people experiencing difficulties relating to eating, body image and self-worth.
I also volunteer with PANDAS Foundation UK, supporting people affected by perinatal mental health difficulties. This has further developed my experience and interest in pregnancy, postnatal wellbeing and the transition to parenthood.
My practice is grounded in a humanistic integrative approach, and I am committed to ongoing professional development, supervision and reflective practice.
Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Registered Member of the BACP
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Life transitions and identity changes
- Pregnancy anxiety and postnatal adjustment
- Overthinking and feeling stuck
- Adjusting to change and uncertainty
- Self-worth and sense of self
- Feeling lost or unsure of direction
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are £45 per 50 minute session.
Sessions usually take place weekly at a consistent time, with payment made by bank transfer.
If you're considering counselling but aren't sure whether it's the right step, you're very welcome to get in touch with any questions about how I work, fees or current availability.
When I work
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Further information
Many people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. They may be struggling with patterns of overthinking, adjusting to a significant life change, or feeling disconnected from themselves and the life they want. Together, we can make sense of what’s going on and explore a way forward that feels right for you.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and explore things at your own pace. Whether you’re new to therapy or have had counselling before, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to see whether we might be a good fit.
