About me
I am a highly trained Counsellor, Movement Psychotherapist and Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist (TA). I am genuinely passionate about helping people find their way through difficult times; I can work with a wide range of issues, but have a lot of experience with relationships, trauma, and autism. I offer therapy that is tailored to you as an individual, grounded in the belief that real, meaningful change happens when you feel truly seen, accepted, and empowered. I work online and face-to-face, in one-to-one therapy and with couples.
Guided by the core values of Transactional Analysis, the values of equality and belief that everybody has the capacity to reflect, grow and create change in their lives, my approach is rooted in the belief that relationships can heal what at times may feel broken. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work and is built on non-judgment, acceptance, authenticity, compassion, and integrity. Sometimes we need to work on our relationship with ourselves; sometimes it is about allowing and trusting our relationship with others. However, on this therapeutic journey, it is not me, as the therapist, treating you; rather, the here-and-now space between us that offers co-creative opportunities to explore what you need to heal and be empowered.
As a Movement Psychotherapist, I know that movement brings you closer to your own power; more profound change happens when we listen to the body-self. In therapy, I offer space for people to explore through movement, finding in the moment what is ready to be lived.
You might be experiencing a lot of anxiety, feeling sadness or suffering from low self-esteem. Whatever your human condition, I value your uniqueness and am here to work together with you to explore what you would like to change.
"Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy relies upon the importance of the relationship between the therapist and client to enable mind, body, feeling, and soul to come together as a whole."
(HIPC)
We start to build a manageable foundation with you, and from there, depending on your needs and what you want, we look more deeply into your life and consider the places you might like to go.
Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work in private practice and hold memberships with the United Kingdom Association of Transactional Analysis (UKATA), the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA), the International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA), and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Training, qualifications & experience
My Qualifications
Master of Arts in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (MA)
Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist (TA) level 7
Clinical Counselling Supervisor (NCPS)
Ongoing Professional Development
Tending to Trauma and the Trauma Pathway — BdT Trauma Recovery Training & Consultancy
Certificate in Working with Trauma — Becoming Ubuntu
Working with the Traumatised Inner Child (C-PTSD) — Becoming Ubuntu
Couples Counselling — Gloucestershire Counselling Service
Eco-Therapy: Working Without Walls — TACymru
Child Sexual Abuse and How to Work with Survivors — NCPS
Working with the Dynamics of Shame — Carolyn Spring
Working with Survivors of Narcissistic and Emotional Abuse
Working with Grief and Loss
Energy Psychology Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Family Constellations (Systemic Work)
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£65.00 - £75.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Counselling sessions
Individual: £65
Supervision: £70
Couples: £75
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Further information
In my work with people experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, psychosomatic illness, stress, and depression, one thing comes up again and again: a persistent sense of fear or panic. Many people assume this means something is fundamentally wrong with them — but it doesn’t. These feelings are often signs of C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), which is especially common in those who have experienced relational trauma or ruptures in their closest relationships.
C-PTSD can show up as interpersonal difficulties, emotional dysregulation, unexplained physical symptoms, and deep-seated beliefs rooted in shame and guilt. At its core, it is a shattering of one’s sense of goodness and safety in the world.
