About me
Do you often feel overwhelmed, stuck or like you are constantly battling to get through the day?
You might be experiencing anxiety, low self esteem, brain fog, burnout or depression. Perhaps relationships feel difficult or draining. Perhaps concentration or staying organised feels like a daily slog? No matter how hard you try, the same old things happen again and again. Over time it can chip away at your confidence, mental health and sense of self.
While we can all suffer from time to time, for those with ADHD, Autism or AuDHD, these challenges can feel like the mainstay of day to day life. That sense of trying harder than everyone, only to be met with misunderstanding, isolation or burnout. It can be exhausting and deeply disheartening.
You may find yourself stuck in repetitive patterns that damage relationships or leave you feeling unheard and unsupported. Work may feel like a battleground. And that critical inner voice can grow louder, stopping you from pursuing what really matters to you.
How I work
I bring a blend of Humanistic Integrative Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Coaching, adapted to meet your specific needs. My approach is rooted in connection, empathy and empowerment. I want to work with you to make sense of your experiences, reduce your distress and feel more in charge of your life again.
My specialism is Autism, ADHD and AuDHD and whilst not all my clients are neurodivergent, many of them are. As an ADHDer myself and parent to an Autistic young adult, I bring a great deal of knowledge both personally and professionally to my work. Whether you are diagnosed, self-diagnosed or simply curious about your neuro-identity, you will be very welcome.
I also work with businesses to support their neuro-inclusion efforts through neurodiversity awareness workshops, line manager training and consultancy. You can be assured that when you work with me, you are working with someone deeply committed to working towards a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Next steps
If you would like to discuss things further, you can contact me to arrange a free initial telephone or zoom call (around 15-20 minutes). This will give you an opportunity to ask any questions and it gives us the opportunity to think together about whether I am the right fit for you.
I work online (Zoom) and in person. My private practice is in Ferndown, Dorset and has easy parking and bus routes nearby.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP)
Registered Member of the BACP Coaching Division
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Cruse Bereavement Care - Certificate in Bereavement Support
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
Additional information
Initial telephone/zoom consultation - Free (15-20 minutes)
Sessions offered online, telephone, in person
Please contact me to enquire about fees and current availability
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Appointments are available weekdays daytime and evenings. I aim respond to messages within 24-48 hours. If you are emailing, please note my reply may divert to your junk mail.
