About me
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming with so many therapists to choose from and so many different models of therapy on offer.
You may find yourself asking ‘can I trust this person, will I be judged, understood or shamed?’ I have had clients say it was a life-changing experience to feel safe and heard.
You may have self-doubts such as ‘my issues aren’t that bad really, there are others worse off than me, no-one ever listens to me anyway’. These thoughts can form a barrier stopping you from getting the help and support you deserve. You are as important as everyone else.
It is easy to see why some people choose to use AI chatbots instead for an instant answer however we are wired for connection and there is no substitute for talking with another human being.
As a therapist I am specially trained to a high standard so I am able to listen to whatever you want or need to talk about and to try and help you understand the meaning of your issues, worries and anxieties. I will ensure that we work at your pace so you do not feel overwhelmed and I will have regular check-ins with you to make sure you are getting what you need from the therapy sessions.
I usually ask that you attend 6 sessions to start just to see if I am the right therapist for you with the understanding that you can stop at any time if you wish. Then after the 6 sessions I offer open ended therapy for as long as you need it and sometimes I signpost external organisations if I feel they could be beneficial and supportive to you.
There are the financial implications of having regular therapy to consider and take into account for your own budget and remember your own personal therapy is ongoing for as long as you need it.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile I know how time-short most people are and time is valuable. Setting aside an hour a week for your own personal therapy could be one of the best personal investments you ever make.
Call 07955 115567 today for a free 15-minute chat to see if I am the right therapist for you.
About me
I am an experienced registered BACP accredited therapist with over 10 years in private practice as well as many years working within organisations offering counselling. I work as a person-centred therapist which is a client-led approach that empowers individuals to achieve self-actualisation, growth, and change.
I am flexible about sessions being either face-to-face or online.
Some of the areas I specialise in are: anger management, anxiety including panic phobia, autism, bereavement, chronic illness, sexual abuse.
Educational Information
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Relational Supervision from Severn Talking Therapies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling from University West of England.
Training, qualifications & experience
Severn Talking Therapies
Advanced Diploma in Relational Supervision 2020
Working with Transgender Clients 2018
University of the West of England
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies Counselling 2016
Transactional Analysis TA 101 2016
Certificate in Counselling Skills 2014
City of Bristol College
Certificate in Counselling Skills 2013
CaPPP (Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Private Practice)
Chairperson 2017 to 2020
Heart to Heart Counselling Bristol
Counsellor 2018 to 2019
The SWAN Project Bristol
Addiction Counsellor 2014 to 2018
University of the West of England
Student Ambassador 2016
University of the West of England
Student Representative 2014 to 2016
NACOA (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics)
Telephone Counsellor 2011 to 2013
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
I have a general interest in how shame works and how prevalent it is in western society. I believe that helping people to work on their shame can be life transforming. Shame likes to hide in the shadows where it grows and this is where counselling can help as a talking therapy offers a safe non-judgmental space where shame can be brought out of the shadow and into the light.
Shame is a word that evokes strong and powerful emotions in us all and for good reason, as it forms social cohesion. It has both positive and negative connotations. However, negative toxic shame can have a lasting effect on a person’s life and it can take a great deal of courage to talk about a shameful event.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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Further information
Confidentiality and Security:
I take confidentiality and security very serious and therefore I am a registered member of the ICO Information Commissioners Office.
GDPR:
I am a registered accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics and conduct. I also, hold full professional indemnity and personal liability insurance.
Marketing Info:
According to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), I reserve the right to prevent my personal data being processed for direct marketing, without prior written permission from myself. Any unsolicited use of my personal data will be considered a breach of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
