About me
Do you wake up already exhausted, no matter how much you rest?
Maybe you’re burnt out from holding everything together for too long, or living with CFS/ME and wondering how you’re supposed to keep going like this. Perhaps you’re caring for someone who’s unwell, quietly running on empty yourself and feeling really isolated and struggling with a deep sense of grief.
You don’t need to keep pushing through.
At Wilder Rest Therapy, you’ll find a space where you’re deeply understood - not just your symptoms, but the emotional weight, the loss of identity, the guilt, the constant battle between wanting to do more and knowing you can’t.
This isn’t about quick fixes or being told to “try harder.” It’s about slowing down enough to listen , to your body, your needs, your limits. Our sessions move gently, at a pace that suits you. Together, we explore what’s been draining you and begin to untangle the expectations and patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode.
Clients often tell me that the first relief comes simply from being truly heard. Over time, you’ll start to feel more grounded, more attuned to what you need day to day, and better equipped to manage the exhaustion and emotional toll of burnout or chronic illness. Having been through illness and being on the caring side I completely understand how hard things can be.
Even small changes can begin to shift how you feel - creating more space, more calm, more steadiness.
If this resonates, start with a free 20-minute call. It’s a chance to talk things through, with no pressure , just a safe, confidential space where you can breathe out and begin to find your way back to yourself.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I have worked in private practice now for 12 years and worked with a range of different clients.
- I am a registered member of the BACP, I abide by their ethical framework and I meet regularly with a clinical supervisor. I am also fully insured.
- I hold an Advanced Level 5 Diploma in Humanistic Counselling.
- Am an ADHD Clinical services provider.
- I have personal and professional experience in ME/CFS/Burnout.
- TQUK level 2 certificate in understanding Autism.
- I have completed Level 2 and Level 3 ABC in Counselling Skills.
- I have experience with working with young vulnerable women in a hostel setting.
- I work with many issues including; anger, bereavement, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and many others.
- I currently don't work with couples but work with adults of all ages.
- I have completed The Foundation for Infant Loss Accredited Training Course.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial 15 minute session, this is a space for us to chat over the phone and discuss your needs and for you to ask any questions you may have.
I charge £60 for a 50 minute session thereafter.
I do offer low income/student concessions, I do have limited spaces but please ask and we can discuss your needs.
When I work
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Further information
If you are getting in contact with me because you are needing help and support due to having ME/CFS then please do mention this to me.
I can discuss and tailor sessions and length of sessions to your needs to make counselling work for you. I am very aware that when unwell with a chronic illness 50 minutes might feel very daunting and I don't want this to be a block to you reaching out for help.
