About me
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, struggling with stress, relationships or low self-esteem, or perhaps finding yourself stuck in patterns that seem difficult to change. Sometimes there isn't an obvious reason at all - you may simply know that something doesn't feel quite right.
My approach is warm, thoughtful and down-to-earth. I offer a confidential space where you can talk openly, without judgement and at your own pace. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about, and I won't tell you what you should do. We can begin with whatever feels important and gradually make sense of things together.
I work psychodynamically, which means that as well as thinking about what is happening in your life now, we may also explore how earlier experiences and relationships have shaped the way you feel about yourself and relate to other people. This can help us understand repeating patterns, feelings of not being good enough, difficulties in relationships, or why certain situations seem to affect you so strongly.
Counselling for neurodivergent adults
I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults, including autistic adults and people with ADHD. You may have spent years masking, feeling misunderstood or trying to meet other people’s expectations. You may also be exploring whether you are neurodivergent, or making sense of a recent diagnosis.
I have completed additional training in working therapeutically with autistic clients and hold Counselling Tutor’s Autism Informed Practitioner badge. I recognise that counselling does not need to look the same for everyone. We can discuss your communication and sensory preferences and consider together what would make sessions more comfortable and accessible.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to get in touch. I offer counselling rather than diagnostic assessments for autism or ADHD.
Sessions
Sessions are available face to face in Witham and Chelmsford, or online across the UK. My counselling is open-ended, so there is no fixed number of sessions you need to commit to. We can continue for as long as the work feels useful to you.
If you're considering counselling but aren't sure whether I might be the right counsellor for you, you’re welcome to call, email or text to arrange a free 50-minute initial consultation, either online or face to face.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed my professional counsellor training on a BACP-accredited course and hold a Diploma in Counselling.
My qualifications include:
- Diploma in Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients
My training is primarily psychodynamic, with a strong focus on understanding how earlier experiences and relationships can influence the way we feel, think and relate to others in the present.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
Counselling for neurodivergent adults
I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults, including autistic adults and people with ADHD. You may have spent years masking, feeling misunderstood or trying to meet other people’s expectations. You may also be exploring whether you are neurodivergent, or making sense of a recent diagnosis.
I have completed additional training in working therapeutically with autistic clients and hold Counselling Tutor’s Autism Informed Practitioner badge. I recognise that counselling does not need to look the same for everyone. We can discuss your communication and sensory preferences and consider together what would make sessions more comfortable and accessible.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to get in touch. I offer counselling rather than diagnostic assessments for autism or ADHD.
Alongside my formal training, I continue to develop my practice through ongoing professional development, regular clinical supervision and further learning.
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.
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Fees
£55.00 per session
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Further information
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, particularly if you have never had counselling before. There is nothing you need to prepare and no expectation that you should know where to begin.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually held weekly. Face-to-face appointments are available in Witham and Chelmsford, with online sessions available across the UK.
If you have particular communication or sensory preferences, you are welcome to tell me before we meet. We can discuss what to expect, allow time to process questions and explore adjustments that may help you feel more comfortable. Online options can include camera-off or text-based sessions, where appropriate and agreed together.
You’re welcome to call, email or text to arrange a free 50-minute initial consultation, either online or face to face.
