About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or finding it difficult to cope on your own? You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, family or relationship difficulties, or a general sense that something isn’t quite right. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone.
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard. My aim is to help you better understand your experiences, feel more in control, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I work with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and life transitions. Some people come with a clear focus, while others are unsure where to begin. We will work at your pace, in a way that feels safe and manageable.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and integrative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic models to suit your individual needs. These include Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, EMDR, NLP-informed approaches, and other trauma-informed techniques.
Alongside my counselling work, I have a background in social work and family mediation. This gives me a deeper understanding of complex family dynamics, relationship breakdown, and situations where external pressures or systems may be involved. In therapy, however, my focus remains fully on you, your wellbeing, and your autonomy.
I have particular experience supporting individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, and relationship challenges, as well as those navigating family conflict, separation, or high-pressure roles such as teaching, healthcare, and social care. I also offer culturally sensitive therapy and can support clients navigating faith-based or community-related issues.
I provide online video sessions, offering flexibility for clients across the UK and internationally. Evening and weekday appointments are available.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are unsure what to expect. I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation so you can decide whether we are a good fit.
If you would like to get started or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via email, phone, or text on 07447 879459.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I have achieved the following qualifications over the past 25 years:
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling- Person Centered
- National Family Mediation Certification- Family Therapy
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with NLP
- Emotional Freedom Therapy Advanced Practitioner Certification
- Diploma in Hypnosis with NLP
- Quantum Energy Healing Certification
- BA Hons in Social Work Degree & Diploma, 2001
- CPD Training in a variety of topics including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Coping with Flashbacks, Attachment theory, Ego States, Self Harm, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Play Therapy, and many others.
I have experience working with the following organisations:
- Birmingham City Council Children Services- Children in Need
- CAFCASS- Children & Family Court Advisory Support Service
- Solihull MIND- Supporting adults with Bi-Polar, depression, OCD, anxiety and other issues
- Cedar Counselling- Community based therapeutic support for work related stress, and relationships
- Youth Offending Services
- Salvation Army Contact Centre for Separated Families
- Barnardos Sexual Exploitation Team- supporting sexually exploited young people
- A Way Forward Foundation - Rehabilitation and therapy for ex-offenders
- Fostering and Adoption Teams- supporting children and carers
- 16 Plus Transition to Adulthood Teams supporting teenagers
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
Faith and cultural issues such as FGM, forced marriage and radicalisation. Life coaching and specific issues work.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
In order to make counselling services accessible to all I offer a free initial consultation call for 15 minutes and operate a set fee system.
Rates start at £70 for individuals and £90 for couples per 50 minute session. Family Therapy is an hour long at £120 per session.
This reflects the length and breadth of my career, and professional experience, knowledge and expertise over the past 25 years.
When I work
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I offer Monday to Friday appointments and plenty of evenings are available Monday to Thursday for those who work office hours.
Flexible online video call therapy with no need to travel.
