About me
Thank you for viewing my profile. I appreciate that finding the right counsellor is really important and can be difficult when there are so many approaches and counsellors to choose from. Please take some time to read through my profile, so you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you.
If you think I am the right fit, I invite you to send me an enquiry, so we can see if you can work together, I can then offer you a free call so we can discuss what you need and want to get from counselling. I can look to support any thoughts, worries and questions you may have, before you make the commitment to start the counselling process.
My Profile
I am qualified Counsellor & Partner at Mind Matters Counselling UK (Pontefract). I work with a Person Centred & Relational approach to therapy which supports me to be more flexible with the methods used for individual experiences
I want to share that my counselling approach can support you to work through, Anxiety, Stress, Low mood, Grief, Depression, Low self-confidence, struggling with relationships or having issues sleeping.
In my practice and development, I have worked with a number of professional organisations who provide therapeutic counselling services to people needing support. I worked with a variety of mental health issues some being bereavement, stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, low mood.
I decided to take all my experience and start to work with clients in my own private practice setting in Pontefract. So far it has been amazing to work with clients face to face in my therapy room and online, from across the UK. I am very aware that my role as partner and counsellor at Mind Matters counselling UK is a real privilege, as I get to work with people who are in their most vulnerable place and support them, to find a new empowerment, control, awareness and happiness.
Our goal at Mind Matters Counselling UK, is to make sure that every interaction and counselling process, is done with ethical standards, client safety and integrity to achieve therapeutic positive experiences.
I am also a very proud registered member of the BCAP, which is one the largest leading organisations for counselling and Psychotherapy in the UK. I work in line with their ethical guidelines, which includes, ongoing training, regular supervision, providing client safety.
What I can offer you
Counselling provides a safe space, where you can gain impartial, confidential, support to work through your feelings and behaviours without any judgement. Working with you, to support you to understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours deeper, so you become more aware of who you are and be able to understand yourself better.
The counselling process will support you to manage life challenges and day to day life with ease, whilst deepening your self-awareness and navigation of your life with more confidence and empowerment to make better life decisions and choices.
I have experience working with individuals providing counselling support face to face, online or over the phone. I am dedicated in providing a safe space where clients feel enabled to gain better outcomes for managing life experiences. Helping clients to have a clearer understanding of themselves, to be able to feel more in control of taking positive steps for their future.
If you are experiencing any of the below, then person centred & relational approaches may be able to support you.
- Feeling overwhelmed with panic and anxiety?
- Overthinking, self-doubt or low self-esteem?
- Feelings of not being good enough or fear of rejection?
- Are you noticing repeat behaviours that are starting to impact your day-to-day life?
- Experiencing low mood and can’t understand why?
- Having relationships difficulties with a family member, friend or partner?
- Wanting to come to terms with grief, loss, life changes or the ending of a relationship?
- Are you getting stuck in negative thought processes and unable to move on?
- Are you struggling to sleep, or waking up with worries and stresses?
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. If I am not the right fit for you, that is ok, I wish you all the best for finding the right counsellor and taking this brave step for you. If you feel we can work together, I hope to hear from you soon so we can get a free call together.
I want to put your mind at ease, if you reach out to me on my link or through our website you will get a response with 24-48 hours. You are more then welcome to take a look at our website or follow our pages on socials : Instagram and Facebook.
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma of Higher Education in Therapeutic Counselling.
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling - ACTO, NCPS, CT accredited.
Foundation Certificate - Awareness in Bereavement Care - Cruse Bereavement Care.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£25.00 - £45.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling Session:
£45.00
50 minute session. Online, virtual and in-person.
Low income Counselling Session:
£25.00
50 minute session.
We require proof from you such as a student union card or letter, or email from the Department for Work and Pensions, in order for you to access the low income service.
When I work
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My working hours are from 2pm until 8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturday from 8am - 1pm.
Further information
At Mind Matters Counselling UK, we specialise in providing compassionate support and guidance through life's challenges.
Our dedicated team of counsellors are committed to helping you navigate your emotional well-being with empathy and understanding. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, or life transitions, we offer a safe space for reflection and growth.
Trust Mind Matters Counselling to accompany you on your journey towards mental health and personal resilience.
