About me
I am an experienced qualified counsellor and member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I have trained as an integrative counsellor which allows me to use a combination of therapeutic approaches to fit an individual's needs.
If you are considering therapy, I understand that taking that first step can feel overwhelming. I am here to support you every step of the way in a warm, confidential and non judgmental environment.
There are many reasons that people come for therapy. Whether you are navigating personal struggles, looking to improve your emotional wellbeing or seeking support through major life transitions, I aim to provide compassionate, professional care tailored to your unique needs.
My collaborative approach enables me to work in the here and now, perhaps you are feeling stuck and want change but are unsure how to do so. I can offer a solution-based approach, helping to identify, achieve and maintain your goals. Or I can look at the past and how childhood memories and experiences have impacted on your life and any difficulties this may be causing.
I have specialized in the recovery from trauma and domestic abuse. Trauma can take many forms-whether from a single event, prolonged stress or deep seated emotional wounds and it can affect every aspect of our lives. Common issues faced by those who have experienced trauma are PTSD, low self esteem, questioning self, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug misuse.
I use trauma informed care techniques integrating approaches like CBT, Psychodynamic therapy, Mindfulness and Somatic body based practices to reconnect mind and body to process difficult emotions and rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. Together we will work on developing tools and coping strategies to help regulate emotions and identify any unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Couples Counselling & Family Therapy
- Diploma in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Diploma in Domestic Abuse Recovery
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Diploma in Trauma Release
- Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
- Certificate in Working With Trauma
- Hero of Hertfordshire Certificate for volunteer work during Covid 19
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
Further Training and Experience
- Clinical Lead of Domestic Abuse with Future Living Hertford
- Lead Facilitator of Domestic Abuse Recovery Program's at Future Living Hertford
- Counsellor at Future Living Hertford
- Counsellor at Safe Haven
- Counsellor at The Living Room
- Support Worker at Victim Support
- Personal experience working a twelve step program
- Safeguarding
- First Aid
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Abandonment
- Abuse
- Acceptance
- Alcoholism
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Assertiveness
- Attachment Disorder
- Childhood Trauma
- Couples Counselling
- Coping Strategies
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse Recovery
- Family Issues
- Fear
- Flashbacks
- Guilt
- Healthy Relationships
- Life Changes
- Panic Attacks
- Rebuilding Trust
- Retrospective Jealousy
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Shame
- Stress
- Therapeutic Parenting
- Trauma
- Understanding Abuse
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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My working hours are
Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-2.30pm
Further information
My therapy room is nestled in the beautiful valley of the river chess, surrounded by four acres of tranquil countryside, this setting offers a perfect space for reflection and healing, providing a connection to both nature and peace. It is conveniently situated just half a mile from J18 on the M25, 30 minutes from London and near to surrounding areas such as Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Watford and Amersham.
Take this first step towards healing and growth by scheduling a free telephone consultation, with no obligation to hire. Hopefully I can answer any questions you may have and this will give you the opportunity to decide if you would like to undergo this work with me.
Sessions last 50 minutes and can be done face to face, via Google Meets, Zoom or telephone.
