About me
Life can bring challenges that feel overwhelming, and it isn’t always easy to share these feelings with friends or family. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space that is just for you, a space where you can feel listened to, understood, and supported without judgement.
I work in a trauma-informed way, which means I prioritise your safety and wellbeing, move at your pace, and respect your choices. My aim is to create a warm, compassionate environment where you feel comfortable exploring even the most difficult thoughts, feelings, or experiences. Together, we can work towards understanding, healing, and finding the strategies that feel right for you.
My Approach
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor with a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working in line with the BACP ethical framework.
I work both in person (Southend and Rochford) and online nationwide, offering flexibility to suit your needs.
My approach is integrative and holistic, meaning I draw on a range of theories and models to support you as an individual. These include:
Person-centred therapy – placing your needs and experiences at the heart of our work
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – exploring how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected
Transactional Analysis – helping to understand patterns in relationships and communication
Mindfulness – building awareness and calm in the present moment
Rather than a “one size fits all” approach, I work with you collaboratively to discover what feels safe, helpful, and empowering.
Experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals.
I have specific qualifications and experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals. I recognise that each person’s characteristics bring unique strengths, as well as challenges, and I tailor my work to meet these needs with understanding and respect.
Moving Forward
If you choose to work with me, we will move at your pace. You are always in control of what you choose to share, and together we will find approaches that support you in ways that feel safe, manageable, and meaningful.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism qualification
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Practitioner Diploma in CBT
- Diploma In therapeutic counselling
- Counselling Tutor Online and telephone counselling course
- Motivational Interviewing
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
- Perimenopause and Menopause
- Workplace stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness
- Dealing with change
Therapies offered
Fees
£30.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- In-person - £50.00 per 50 minute session which is payable in advance
- Online - £40.00 per 50 minute session which is payable in advance
I offer a small number of sessions at a concessionary rate for those on low income and/or students. Please enquire about availability
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free initial phone call lasting up to 20 minutes. This is to give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about my practice.
