About me
MSc Counselling, BMus (Hons), MNCPS Acc., OCQ (AHP)
Welcome to my Counselling Directory Page. I am an accredited psychotherapist with a special interest in philosophy-based therapy. In my practice, I draw upon a range of modalities including: Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT.
I believe counselling/psychotherapy is for everyone in all stages of life.
Sometimes counselling should be about having a compassionate ear to listen and hold a sensative space. Other times, the client may be wrestling with ethical dilemmas or inner conflicts. Clients may even be drawn to certain behaviours or situations by their unconscious. Good counselling should be able to support clients in all of these spaces, all whilst facilitating a safe and warm relationship.
My counselling approach is different to many other practitioners you may see on this site. From my experience, many clients want/need a more directional approach and gentle challenging whilst others may opt for a less directional 'person-centred' style empathetic ear.
My approach draws largely on the existential philosophies of Kirkegaard, Buber, Jaspers, Frankl, and others. I am also drawn to the pragmatic theological approaches of Thomas Aquinas and Augustine, the Socratic inquisitiveness of the Greek Philosophers and the musings of the unconscious by Jung, Horney and Van der Kolk.
My goal is to help people not merely into a better state of mental wellbeing but into a better and more fulfilled life.
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc Counselling, BMus (Hons) RNCM, OCQ (AHP)
I have extensive experience in a number of different industries, including Events, IT, Hospitality, Civil Service, Journalism. I currently work as a freelance musician in addition to locum work as an export health inspector. I am currently also the Director of Music at Dundee University, as a result, I generally do not see clients who are students/staff at the university to avoid duality.
I have worked as a counsellor and service manager at a local counselling service for a number of years. I had the great privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life.
Member organisations
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Cost should not be a barrier to accessing counselling. Fee can be negotiated in exceptional circumstances
When I work
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I aim to keep my counselling work limited to Wednesdays, however, I am able to work flexibly if there is a specific time required.
