About me
I am an experienced trauma informed therapist with training in somatic therapy and transactional analysis. I strongly believe we all have the capacity for healing, but sometimes this can be really hard; this is where therapy can help you to reconnect with what is most important to you, and to find your own sense of well-being. I offer a non-judgemental, compassionate and confidential space to explore what has brought you to therapy, helping you to achieve a greater understanding of self and work towards any personal goals you might have.
I would describe my therapeutic approach as humanistic, with a background in Person Centred Therapy and Transactional Analysis. I am also trauma informed and have trained in somatic informed trauma therapy. Working with the body is very important in processing trauma, so I can also offer somatic practices that may be helpful (for example to help stabilise and calm the nervous system). This can apply whether you have experienced trauma or not; I work with a wide range of clients and have been working as a qualified counsellor since 2017, so I have a depth of experience.
My background in Transactional Analysis means I have a strong interest in how relationships, past experiences and upbringing can affect our sense of self and our current relationships. I also find working on early attachments can be really beneficial in deepening understanding and resolving things that we struggle with that are embedded in our childhood.
I have level 1 training in Lifespan Integration, this is classed as a neurological therapy, different to traditional talking therapy, this can be really useful as an alternative way to process single event traumas or to use to build a stronger and more integrated sense of self.
I have completed additional training in somatic informed trauma therapy, as I believe the body to be essential in processing and healing from trauma.
Please get in touch to discuss further anything you might need to know about my practice, to help you decide if I am the right therapist for you.
My private practice is part time, I am currently only able to offer appointments online, these are on Wednesdays and Thursdays, including some evening appointments. These appointments are usually weekly, but I can sometimes accommodate fortnightly appointments; please get in touch if you wish to discuss availability and frequency of sessions. I am afraid that I don't offer telephone counselling. For online sessions I use a secure platform called Whereby so we can see and hear each other (similar to using a video call), you can use any device to access this and there is no need to download anything to use this, you will be sent a link to my online therapy room to join the session.
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
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Accredited register membership
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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, and I am sorry I don’t offer telephone counselling. 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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