About me
I offer face to face, online or telephone counselling to support you in a range of issues that may be causing you anxiety, stress, or leaving you feeling helpless and fearful for the future.
Areas I can support you with;
Life transitions - moving to a new area, a new job, divorce, loss.
Conflict or Isolation - relationships, friendships, family
Work/Study problems - stress, overload, pressure, expectation, guilt
You might not be able to define exactly what you want to talk about but you are feeling fearful and anxious, and need someone to talk to who won't judge or make assumptions about you.
How can I help?
If you want to experience change or growth, in our work together, we will look at what initially brings you to counselling and through guided talking therapy, I will support you in navigating your way through the problems you are facing in your everyday life.
- Every meeting, you bring what is on your mind causing you worry or anxiety. It could be something that happened recently, or difficulties that have built up over time, or you might find yourself talking about a situation or circumstance you thought you were 'over' with. Even if you are not clear in what you want to talk about, you just know you can't go on feeling the way you do.
- Whatever your struggles are, I will listen without judgement and as we build the relationship and trust in the process, you might find yourself seeing, thinking, or feeling about situations or people differently and realise you have grown in a way you didn't see coming or didn't think was possible.
If this sounds like the kind of talking therapy you can get on board with, please book an introductory call which may take between 5-15 minutes, and let's see if we can work together.
I have flexible slots during the day, some evenings and weekends.
Trainee counsellor enquiries welcome
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Training, qualifications & experience
- Qualified person centred counsellor, insured, DBS checked, registered with the ICO.
- Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - South Essex College
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - South Essex College
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - South Essex College
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - Lincoln College
- Certificate in ARFID in Adults workshop - BEAT
- Safeguarding Children Certification - Supporting Education
- Drug and Alcohol Awareness - CPD Online College
- Awareness of Eating disorders - The Ajuda Foundation
I have experience of working at a local counselling organisation that provided community counselling for anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem issues, and counselling for students of performing arts.
Alongside being a counsellor, I work at a SEN college providing classroom support for young adults with autism, ADHD, complex needs and learning difficulties.
I have understanding and am affirming of those with caring responsibilities, being in controlling relationships, and living with addiction and mental health issues.
I offer counselling to age 16 and over.
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute no obligation initial telephone consultation.
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Online / telephone counselling £50
Sessions are 50 minutes.
Trainee counsellor enquiries welcome
Bank transfer, payable 24 hours prior.
When I work
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I am happy to chat more about evening or afternoon availability as it is constantly changing.
Further information
A common misconception is that counselling is for those who have experienced trauma or abuse, but it's not the case. Counselling can be extremely beneficial no matter what you are struggling with.
We all deal with things differently. You are unique. If you are struggling mentally, just because you see someone's problems as 'bigger' does not mean your own personal struggles are not important. You can seek support no matter what is going on for you..
In fact studies show counselling can help you feel lighter mentally, less alone with your problems and help allieviate anxiety and stress. Counselling is not always easy, it can be difficult and painful, but also provide lightbulb moments, sudden clarity and hope where there has been none.
My remote and telephone sessions offer flexibility and convenience and telephone counselling is helpful if you have social anxiety or mobility issues.
I work remotely over Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime online, or WhatsApp/landline/mobile over the telephone, and will work round you, calling you at the agreed time and date.
I work in person but have limited slots free, however please check availability.
