About me
I am a qualified humanistic counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer both long and short term counselling for adults (18+).
I believe that every person has capacity for growth when they feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted. I offer a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever has brought you to therapy, at a pace that feels right for you.
Sometimes life changes us in ways we don't fully understand. Counselling can offer a space to make sense of those experiences, understand how they may have shaped the patterns in your life, and gradually reconnect with yourself.
My work is grounded in a humanistic approach, drawing on person-centered, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. I work holistically, recognising the connection between our thoughts, emotions, relationships and lived experience, and where appropriate, incorporating awareness of the body as part of the therapeutic process.
I work from a quiet, welcoming counselling room in central Altrincham, just a short walk from the tram and train station. My counselling room provides a calm, confidential space where you can step away from the busyness of everyday life and take time to focus on yourself.
I offer a 20-minute Zoom call before we begin, giving us the opportunity to meet and get a sense of each other. We can talk about what has brought you to counselling, what you are hoping for from the process, and any questions you may have. I'll also explain how I work, discuss practical details such as fees and availability, and together we can decide whether it feels like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma Level 6 Metanoia Institute
BSc in Humanistic Counselling Middlesex University
Experience in working in bereavement services as well as general counselling services with a wide range of issues and diverse clients
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
£65.00 per session
Additional information
My standard fee is £65 per session.
I also offer a number of reduced-fee online counselling spaces up to 12 sessions. If the cost of counselling is something you are concerned about, please feel free to mention this when you get in touch. If I have a reduced-fee space available, I'll be happy to discuss it with you.
When I work
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