About me
I am a qualified counsellor, bringing a wealth of experience to my work with adults, young people and children aged 9+.
Life can bring challenges which may lead to feelings of overwhelm, distress or confusion. You may be finding it difficult to make sense of what you are feeling and why, or unsure about the next steps to take.
How I can help
I particularly offer Neurodivergent affirming therapy and an inclusive and affirming approach to Gender and Identity matters. I also regularly work with:
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Illness
- Grief and loss
- Esteem and confidence issues
- Education and workplace difficulties
I bring a kind, supportive and genuine approach, where my focus is on you and your concerns - whether these stem from sudden life events or have evolved over time. Our work together will be sensitive to your needs and evolve at the pace which feels right for you.
I work from a recognised person-centred base and am trained to safely integrate ideas and strategies from other recognised therapeutic approaches. This ensures that our work together is appropriate for you and supports your sense of wellbeing and the direction you would like your life to take.
Please get in touch for a free introductory 20 minute telephone call so that we can discuss your needs and how we can work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 5 Certificate in Relational Supervision – Children, Young People and Adult Focus
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor, Accredited by NCPS
- Counselling Children and Young People Advanced Specialist Training, Accredited by NCS (now called NCPS)
- Working with Young People Seminar Programme
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Assist Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
Experience
- I have been working as a counsellor since 2013. I also work as a clinical supervisor, supervising the work of other counsellors who work with adults and young people
- I previously worked for several years as a core tutor on professional Diploma and Certificate counselling training courses
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.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
When I work
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Appointments
My office is on the first floor, accessed via a staircase. Free parking is available on site.
I read and respond to messages Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 6pm.
Further information
Depending on your needs, I can offer time-limited counselling or longer term work.
