About me
I offer one to one counselling in person from my garden space in Shaftesbury, Dorset, online and by phone. I aim to offer you:
A safe, confidential space to talk, reflect and make sense of what you’re experiencing
Help with anxiety, stress, confidence, relationships, grief and loss.
A chance to explore patterns, emotions and difficult experiences that may be holding you back.
The possibility to navigate change, transitions and uncertain times. A warm, compassionate, non-judgemental and individual approach.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have several years' experience working as a coach and therapist within organisations and independently. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In addition to regular training and development, my qualifications are:
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling - Heartwood College of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Counselling Skills - Iron Mill College
- Mental Health First Aid - MFHA England Certificate in
- Understanding Autism - Wiltshire College
- Certificate in Art Therapy - St Albans School of Art
- Certificate in Parent Education - Open College Network
- Advanced Coaching Certificate - Business Coaching Academy/Institute of Leadership and Management
- Understanding Mediation - Association of Psychological Therapies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management - Portsmouth University
- Certificate in Learning and Development - University of West London
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
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Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a sliding scale of fees depending on your financial situation.
Further information
My approach places you at the heart of our work, offering a non-judgemental space shaped by empathy, curiosity, care and compassion. I see counselling as an alliance between counsellor and client.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and adapt my style to your individual needs. Together, we will find what works best for you.
I will support you at every step of your journey, offering both encouragement and the right amount of challenge to ensure meaningful change is possible, whilst working at your own pace.
Confidentiality, trust and safe practice are fundamental to my work. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within its ethical framework. I am DBS checked, fully insured, committed to clinical supervision and maintain records in line with data protection legislation.
