About me
I believe that every individual is unique, and I will tailor the therapeutic process to what suits you, working collaboratively, with a naturally developing process according to what is important and of value to you.
It is possible to get clear on what you really want and need, gain insights and tools to help you, to feel less overwhelmed and more confident as well as being able to show up more as your true self.
Working together we can get clarity around relationship issues, untangle past coping patterns that are no longer serving you, and help you understand yourself better.
I aim to meet you where you are, to fully understand your experience and from here we can figure out what's going on for you. It is possible to go to depth with complex issues and allow healing and change to take place.
We can feel like we have adapted, to fit in and be liked, but we might not feel like we belong, for example. We may not feel comfortable with our life as it is now, perhaps experiencing anxiety or dealing with conflict or stress? Perhaps you want to stop playing out unhealthy patterns in relationships or you might have perfectionistic tendencies or experience an inner critical voice? People come to counselling for many different reasons and the above mentioned issues are just a few examples of what we would be able to address in sessions.
I also have extensive experience and knowledge of ADHD, as well as autism. Living in a world not made for neurodivergent individuals might affect us on a profound level. I work with pre diagnosis, post diagnosis, dual diagnosis (AuDHD or coexisting OCD for example) focusing on further understanding of self (or relationships) and burn out recovery, for example, working with a strengths based model. I also offer relationship/couples counselling specialised in working with neurodivergent individuals.
I am an experienced counsellor with over 3000 client hours.
How I work
I work relationally with a humanistic / integrative approach with a foundation in person-centred therapy / existential therapy, with attention to process and experience. This can help us to further understand ourselves, our experiences and our surroundings better, as well as it can help us find new meanings and directions in life, for example. It is possible to explore in-depth what stops us from being who we really are and want to be, to rediscover and reconnect with what’s alive in us, and to allow us the possibility of changing unhelpful patterns.
I also bring in tools and elements from Gestalt therapy, Transactional Analysis, Creative Therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as coaching.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide to their ethical guidelines.
I have worked for various organisations within mental health, bereavement, and abuse, for example. I have experience of working in the health, educational and creative sectors.
I work with an educated and experienced neurodiversity lens (autism & ADHD), welcoming LGBTQ+ individuals (over 16), any gender or non conforming, from any cultural background, facilitating an inclusive practice where you as an individual can safely be yourself and explore what that means to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Humanistic/Existential (Person Centred)
Certificate in Counselling Skills (Person Centred, Gestalt, TA, CBT and Psychodynamic)
Certificate in Counselling Theories and Concepts (Person Centred, Gestalt, TA, CBT and Psychodynamic)
Supervision Diploma
Online counselling & Telephone counselling certificate
Cruse Bereavement training
Further experience and training in:
Abusive Relationships
ADHD/AuDHD/Autism
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Anxiety
Relationships
Self-Esteem
Trauma
Imago relationship therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work
Also further training in Gestalt therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT and ADHD Coaching.
I am an experienced counsellor and I engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on an ongoing basis.
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
Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial, up to 30 minutes, free online or telephone session, to give you a chance to explore your reasons for seeking therapy and an opportunity for you to identify your hopes and expectations of therapy. Here we also get a chance to book you in at a time that suits you and talk about how I can support you; online, via telephone, or in-person. You also get a chance to ask any potential questions you may have.
Fees Individuals
£60 for appointments between 9 am - 5 pm
£70 for evening (5 pm -8 pm) and weekend appointments
Fees Couples
£70 for appointments between 9 - 5 pm
£80 for couples evening (5 pm -8 pm) and weekend appointments
I have one space for a concessionary rate of £50 for those who are in financial difficulties (low waged and unemployed). Please enquire about current availability.
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