About me
I started with a degree in Social Psychology and then some years later qualified as a counsellor and therapist. After 10 years working for a charity and in Adult Education, I returned to university to train further as a Counselling Psychologist, attaining Chartership in 2005. In the NHS, I developed a specialist interest in Health Psychology. Since leaving the NHS I have worked privately for individuals and charities as a consultant, supervisor and therapist.
I have been trained in the major models of counselling and psychotherapy and I try to provide a confidential space in which an empathic relationship can develop, this being the most facilitative relationship for personal growth. How that develops with each individual is unique and essentially unpredictable. In weekly sessions, I offer brief, symptom-focussed structured therapies and for more complex difficulties an integrative relational approach is offered on an open-ended basis.
In my view, no one approach to therapy suits everyone. I try to find the best approach for each individual given what the problems are, the context they are in, the person's background, preferences and most pressing needs.
I provide psychological consultancy services to organisations, clinical supervision to counselling psychology trainees and qualified psychologists and counsellors. I am an external supervisor for London Metropolitan University and Metanoia.
On a (free) initial phone call, I can answer any questions you may have about counselling and we would arrange a first meeting, if you decide to go ahead. All arrangements for counselling are then by email.
I know that it can be very daunting to make your first contact with a counsellor however, your initial email and any other contact with me remains completely private and confidential.
Currently, I offer online sessions via Zoom or Whats App.
Training, qualifications & experience
Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Therapy (Northbrook College, Worthing)
B.A.Hons Social Psychology (University of Sussex)
MSc Counselling Psychology (University of Sussex)
Advanced Supervision Skills for Clinical Health Psychologists (Salomons University Of Canterbury)
British Psychological Society Chartership in Counselling Psychology Reg. No. 099405
Associate Fellow British Psychological Society
HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist Reg. No. PYL22131
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.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Pain Management
Living with long-term physical conditions
Mindfulness based approaches
Fees
£60.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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Flexible
Further information
Please check out my website for more information.
www.hopeoverfears.com
