About me
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite yourself—but unsure what to do about it.
Therapy can help, but only if it feels like the right kind of space.
I offer a straightforward, down-to-earth approach. No jargon, no pressure to talk in a certain way—just a chance to make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward.
What I can help with:
- Anxiety and overthinking
- Feeling stuck or directionless
- Stress and burnout
- Relationship difficulties
- Low mood
My approach is collaborative and practical.
We take time to understand what’s going on, but we also look at what might help you move forward—whether that’s recognising patterns, thinking differently about situations, or finding new ways to respond.
I work with a range of people, and some come to me looking for something a bit more straightforward or structured. I regularly work with:
- Men who aren’t sure therapy is for them
- Neurodiverse clients (including ADHD and autism)
- People living between cultures, including those with Irish backgrounds
- People involved in education and other service industries.
What to expect - A calm, confidential space
- Sessions at a pace that suits you
- No expectation to have the “right” words
First step
If you’re considering therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch for a brief initial call to see if it feels like a good fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Observation Psychotherapy PG Dip (Leeds Uni.) 2007
- Counselling PG Dip (Leeds Beckett) 2020
- Additional advanced training in ACT, TA, Anxiety management, DBT, Grief Counselling and Trauma support.
- Level 6 (CPCAB) Supervisor
- Counselling Tutor, providing training and support for CPCAB levels 2-4.
- Over twenty years experience in education / supporting young people.
- Accredited member of the BACP and fully Insured.
In my own practice I work with all ages starting from 16+ in one to one sessions to find the balance and well-being life can seem to lack.
I work with both neurotypical and nuerodivergent clients. Together we utilise strategies and approaches that are right for each person, instead of a 'once size fits all' approach to therapy.
The range of issues I have supported clients through are too many to list here; they range from anxiety, body issues through to stress, self harm and work related pressures.
I am trauma informed, supporting clients reconnect with themselves and move forward into a meaningful and full life.
Focusing primarily on short-term goal orientated programmes, I encourage the individual to take an active role in deciding the route of their rehabilitation. Longer term work is available but this develops over time at the client's request rather than a requirement to commit to an extensive course of treatment from the start.
Training:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy, Post Grad. Diploma
- Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Post Grad. Diploma
- Masters in Literature
- Post Grad. Cert. in Education
Additional Training in:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anxiety and Trauma Treatment
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Transactional Analysis (TA)
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.
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
As well as working in larger organisations and my own private practice, I continue to train future counsellors to support the widening awareness of the importance of mental health in day to day life.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm - please get in touch to discuss.
Evening appointments are available upon request.
