About me
I am an experienced, trauma-informed counsellor offering a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore what has brought you to therapy and begin to understand yourself more deeply.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, difficult or traumatic experiences, or simply feel that you keep getting stuck in patterns that you don't fully understand. Sometimes we know that something isn't quite right, but aren't sure why, or how to change it. Therapy can provide a space to explore these experiences at your own pace, without judgement, and to develop a greater sense of understanding, choice and wellbeing.
I have been working as a qualified counsellor since 2017 and am an Accredited Registrant with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). My approach is humanistic and relational, with a strong foundation in Transactional Analysis.
I am particularly interested in how our early experiences, relationships and attachments can shape our sense of self and influence the way we relate to ourselves and others. Exploring these patterns can help us understand why we respond to situations in particular ways and why some difficulties can feel so difficult to change. We can gently explore where these patterns have come from, while also developing new ways of relating to yourself and the people around you.
Trauma and the body
I am trauma-informed and have completed additional training in somatic-informed trauma therapy. I believe that the body is an important part of understanding and processing our experiences, particularly when we have been through difficult or overwhelming events.
Therapy doesn't always have to involve simply talking about what has happened. Where appropriate, I can incorporate gentle somatic practices to help you notice what is happening in your body and develop ways of feeling more grounded, settled and emotionally safe. These approaches can be helpful whether or not you have experienced trauma.
I also have Level 1 training in Lifespan Integration, an approach that can offer an alternative way of working with experiences that feel difficult to process through talking alone. It can be particularly useful when working with single-event trauma, or when developing a stronger and more integrated sense of yourself.
What you can expect from therapy
I don't believe there is one approach that works for everyone. I will work collaboratively with you, taking into account your individual experiences, needs and goals. My aim is to provide a space where you can be curious about yourself and explore things that may have been difficult to put into words.
You don't need to know exactly what's wrong or what you need from therapy before you begin. We can work that out together.
I work with a wide range of clients and have particular experience and interest in trauma, attachment and relationship difficulties, self-esteem and self-worth, and the ways that past experiences can continue to affect us in the present.
My availability
I currently offer online therapy on Wednesdays and Thursdays, including some evening appointments.
Sessions are usually weekly, although I can sometimes accommodate fortnightly sessions depending on availability. I offer video sessions rather than telephone counselling, using the secure Whereby platform. You can join from any device without needing to download an app, and I will send you a link to your online therapy room.
If you would like to know more about how I work or discuss whether I might be the right therapist for you, please get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
NCPS Accredited Registrant
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Transactional Analysis)
Level 1 in Lifespan Integration
Level 5 Diploma in Somatic Informed Trauma Therapy
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Certificate in Supervision
BSc Psychology
Current post: I work part time at Saffron Sheffield as a Senior Therapist on Mondays and Tuesdays. I am available for private practice on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Previous counselling experience: Volunteer Counsellor at Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service, Volunteer Counsellor at Wakefield College, Associate Counsellor at BSARCS.
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.
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 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Each appointment costs £55 for 1 hour (online or face to face). I am currently only able to offer online appointments, but will hopefully be offering face to face again from October 2026. For my online sessions I use a secure platform called Whereby, you don't need to download anything to use it, but you will need access to good Wi-fi or data so we can see and hear each other clearly.
I offer a £5 discount per session for people who are unemployed or students. However please note that these places are limited, so once full I am unable to offer additional concessionary places.
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