About me
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, dedicated to offering a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. My aim is to walk alongside you as you work through any difficulties at your own pace, in a way that feels right for you.
How I work
My approach is rooted in the person-centred belief that you are the expert in your own life. I do not offer advice or direction, but instead support you in making sense of your experiences, developing greater self-awareness, and finding your own way forward. Together, we can explore whatever is troubling you—whether it feels large or small—and work towards understanding, acceptance and positive change.
I work with a wide range of issues, including (but not limited to):
Depression
Anxiety and panic attacks
Low self-esteem and low self-confidence
Stress and burnout
Family and relationship difficulties
Separation and divorce
Trauma and PTSD
Emotional abuse
Suicidal thoughts
Loneliness
Health anxiety
Postnatal depression
Neurodiversity and autism
Life transitions and change
Work-related stress
Social anxiety
Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
High sensitivity
Menopause
Blended family challenges
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, but it can also be the beginning of greater self-understanding and meaningful change. Feeling heard, understood and accepted is at the heart of my work, and I strive to offer that in every session.
My journey
I spent many years working as a hairdresser, where I developed a real passion for listening to people and helping them feel good about themselves. Over time, I realised how much I valued those deeper conversations and the trust people placed in me.
At 39, I began a Level 3 counselling course, which encouraged me to reflect on my own life and challenges. This process helped me reassess my direction and recognise that supporting others in a more meaningful way was what I truly wanted to do.
I also began personal therapy, which had a profound impact on me. Experiencing counselling first-hand showed me the value of being truly heard and understood, and inspired me to retrain as a counsellor so I could offer that same support to others.
I currently offer face-to-face sessions on Mondays during the day and evening, as well as online sessions on Monday evenings. Additional availability may also be possible, so please feel free to get in touch via email.
I currently have availability.
The cost ;
£45 per hour
Student concessions: £35
Training, qualifications & experience
- My qualifications are:
- Level 3 Therapeutic counselling Diploma
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- I have attended training in the following areas:
- Working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and childhood sexual abuse.
- Child sexual abuse training
- Working with Neurodiversity and PDA
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I realise that deciding to have counselling and choosing a therapist may be daunting and can feel like a big step. For this reason, I am happy to offer a free 15 minute informal telephone call (or messages/emails if you are more comfortable with this) to answer any questions and help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you.
Following this I would leave the decision with you about whether you want to go ahead with counselling. If you decide to, we would then book in your first session.
In the first session we would go over our agreement about how we will work together, talk about what you would like from counselling and begin to look at what you want to work on, always going at your pace and at a level you feel comfortable with.
Whether you choose ongoing or short term counselling, you are not committed to a specific number of sessions and are free to leave counselling whenever you choose.
Further information
My counselling approach is person-centred counselling. In summary, this is a non-directive approach which aims to put you in control of your therapy and healing. When working with you using this approach, I will support you, rather than direct you, as you work through any issues, and find ways to cope with or overcome them. Supporting you rather than directing helps give you autonomy and empower you and this can be helpful in the future once you choose to finish therapy.
While person-centred counselling does not involve advice giving, it is definitely not a passive form of counselling. I will be fully involved in the process with you, helping you clarify and make sense of things that are troubling you. I can give you a safe and confidential space where you will be listened to respectfully and empathised with. Your thoughts and feelings will always be heard and never be judged.
