About me
I believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is at the heart of therapy, and that building trust together is an important part of the process.
I work integratively, which means I can draw on different approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you. My work is grounded in a person-centred approach, focusing on the here and now and recognising that you are the expert on your own experiences. I aim to offer a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, accepted, and able to explore yourself more deeply at your own pace.
At times, where it feels helpful, we may also explore past experiences and how these may be affecting you in the present.
I offer both short- and long-term counselling, always working at a pace that feels comfortable for you and providing a safe, confidential space to talk about whatever may be troubling you. I offer a calm and non judgemental space for you to work through whatever it is that you feel is important to bring to the therapy session. This means sessions are led by you at all times as your are the expert on your own experience.
I have experience supporting adults with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, neurodiversity, gender identity, workplace issues, parenting, substance use.
I offer a free 30-minute initial meeting online or on the phone. This gives us a chance to see whether we feel comfortable working together and whether my approach feels right for you.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to find out more or arrange an initial session.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB
- MA Social Work
- BA English (Hons)
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
£55 per 50 minute session.
Please enquire for my online rate.
Free (up to) 30 minutes initial meeting on Zoom/telephone.
When I work
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Further information
I work both online and in person at The Practice Rooms in central Reading -
thepracticerooms.co.uk.
I offer a free 30 minute introductory call via Zoom.
Please enquire for further information and availability.
