About me
I am an experienced psychological therapist with over 30 years of practice, accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I originally studied Anthropology at Durham University, which gave me a deep and lasting interest in how different cultures shape human behaviour, identity, and emotional life. This perspective continues to outline my therapeutic approach, helping me understand each person within the wider story of their relationships, upbringing, and lived experience.
My approach is warm, grounded, and compassionate, and I offer a non‑judgmental space where you can talk freely, feel fully heard, explore whatever is happening in your life without judgement, find clarity, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
How I Work
Much of my work has focused on trauma, insecure attachment, and the long-lasting effects of early relational experiences. Mindfulness plays an important role in my work. I find that helping clients develop mindful awareness strengthens emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and creates space for healing. It also supports trauma processing by helping individuals feel more grounded and connected to themselves.
My style is gentle but effective, curious, and collaborative. I aim to help you understand your internal patterns, strengthen your sense of self, process difficult experiences, and move towards greater stability and self-trust. The therapy is always collaborative — we work at your pace, in a way that feels safe and supportive.
What You Can Expect
Clients often describe my approach as calm, compassionate, genuinely understanding and containing. With many years of experience across different therapeutic models, I aim to create a space where you can explore difficult emotions, build resilience and reconnect with parts of yourself that may feel lost or unheard, where you can feel deeply understood and supported. Together, we can explore what feels stuck, heal what’s been painful, and help you move towards a more grounded and connected sense of yourself.
If you’re unsure whether I’m the right therapist for you, I’m happy to offer an initial conversation so you can get a sense of how we might work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training includes:
· EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
· Transactional Analysis (TA)
· Internal Family Systems (IFS)
· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
· Gestalt therapy
· Mindfulness-based approaches, which I incorporate into sessions
· And other relational and trauma-informed methods
Some of the Areas I Support
I work with adults experiencing:
Trauma, including childhood trauma and relational trauma
Grief, loss, and adjustment
Insecure attachment patterns
Anxiety and persistent worry
Low mood, depression, and emotional overwhelm
Stress and burnout
Relationship and family difficulties
Low self‑esteem and inner‑critic issues
Cross‑cultural or belonging challenges
Qualifications include:
BSc. Anthropology: Health and Human Sciences
2 Diplomas In Counselling
Associated Examining Board (AEB) and Central School of Counselling and Therapy (CSCT): Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory
NCFE Level 4: Certificate in Further Counselling, specialising in Bereavement and Loss and Intimacy and Relationship Counselling
City and Guilds: Certificate in Skills, Theory and Practice and Personal Development
European Standard Accredited Training in EMDR. Level Four Certificate
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
Although I work with relationship problems and family problems, I do NOT offer couples counselling. I work in a psychodynamic way to help individuals understand what is happening in their relationships.
Website: http://aforinspiration.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AForInspiration/
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
My fees is £50 per one hourly sessions.
When I work
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These are my preferred hours of working, but I can be flexible.
Further information
I have been an angelic reiki practitioner and a shaman for many years, and this is a way of life for me, so it does have an influence on my practice. I view each of my clients as a whole being, not just the issue they are presenting with.
My therapy room reflects my way of practicing; it is a calm and relaxed environment.
I offer home visits, on rare occasions where there are no options to visit my therapy room, but again, as home visits require extra time, I don't offer a lot of these therapy slots.
There are some rules to follow if you require home visits, which we can discuss should this be what you need.
http://aforinspiration.com/
