About me
Life can be really hard sometimes, and often gives us a lot to work through. It's not always easy, though, to reach out for support or to know what to look for, even when we know we might need it. Whatever it is that has brought you to counselling at this point, I will offer you a safe and compassionate space to be met, heard, seen and understood. Together, we can begin to explore the feelings, thoughts and experiences that have shaped and impacted you throughout your life, at a pace that feels right for you.
My approach is collaborative, highly relational and responsive to your individual needs. I will work alongside you to help you navigate difficult experiences, while developing a greater sense of self-awareness, self-understanding and compassion along the way.
As a little background about me, I have been working as a counsellor for the past 10 years, supporting adults with a wide range of experiences and challenges including relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, grief, stress and low self-esteem, among others.
I have additional training and experience in working with ADHD adults, including those who are exploring possible neurodivergence, adjusting to a late diagnosis, navigating neurodiverse relationships, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and how they experience the world.
I am also a qualified ADHD Coach, which means I can bring elements of coaching into our work where this feels helpful and appropriate. This might include exploring practical strategies together, supporting self-understanding, or working towards goals, while always keeping your individual needs at the heart of our work.
If you’re wondering whether we might be a good fit, I offer a free 20-minute introductory phone or video call. This gives you a chance to ask any questions, find out more about how I work, and get a sense of whether you feel comfortable with me and whether working together feels right for you.
All sessions are held remotely via Zoom, Teams or phone, and I work with clients across the UK.
If you would like to work with me but the cost feels prohibitive, please do get in touch. I offer a small number of reduced-fee spaces and would be very happy to explore what might be possible with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Enhanced Domestic Abuse Training (GDASS)
- Advanced Certificate in working with Neurodiversity (Justyna Kulczyk-Lewinska)
- Neurodivergence, Sex and Relationships (Justyna Kulczyk-Lewinska)
- Working with Risk (Prof. Andrew Reeves)
- Working with eating disorders (BEAT)
- ADHD coach (ADHD Works)
- Bereavement support volunteer training (Cruse Bereavement Care)
- CBT plus for ADHD: key knowledge and skills for effective biopsychosocial intervention (APT accred)
- Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision (The Counselling Tutor)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling - (The Counselling Tutor)
- Animal Assisted Play Therapy - Theory, research and Practice (Level 1, IIAAPT)
- Diploma in Spiritual Accompaniment (CSEA)
- Diploma in Person-centred, Integrative Counselling (BACP accredited)
- Certificate in Counselling (NCS accredited)
I also have extensive experience working for counselling charities across Bristol and Gloucestershire in various capacities (since 2016) - as a Counsellor, Supervisor and Assessor but also in clinical administrative management, counselling coordination and as a skills facilitator training new counsellors and helpline volunteers. (Bristol Mind, MindLine, Network Counselling & Training, The Listening Post, Gloucestershire Counselling Service, The Diocese of Gloucester and Guideposts Trust).
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also work with those experiencing stress, anxiety and isolation as a result of caring for companion animals/pets (particularly canines) who have additional behavioural issues that are restrictive and limiting, and those who have experienced the loss of a companion animal.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an optional free 20 min call to give you an opportunity to ask any initial questions and get a feel for whether I could be the right fit for you.
Appointments thereafter are £40 for an initial assessment, with ongoing sessions at £65 for 1 hour. (I do sometimes have reduced fee spaces available and am happy to discuss affordability with you)
Supervision costs are £80 for 1.5hours or £60 for 1hour (I offer reduced fee supervision for counsellors in training).
I also provide ADHD coaching, so do please send me a message for more information if interested. Coaching is £65 on a pay per session basis.
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