About me
Taking the first steps towards counselling can feel big. You may not know exactly what you need , where to begin or what to expect.
Together, we can gently explore what has brought you to counselling, where you find yourself in life, whether that involves reflecting on the past or focusing on there here and now. Our work will be guided by your needs, with an emphasis on choice, collaboration, to help you build a greater sense of understanding, stability, and self-compassion.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, leading to feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem and depression and reaching out for support can be especially difficult, particularly if you have experienced past hurt, loss, or trauma.
I offer a calm, supportive, and nurturing environment in Hertford, where you can speak freely and your experiences are met with care, sensitivity, and understanding.
It’s not always easy to talk openly about what’s really going on—whether that’s relationships, family struggles, long-held feelings, or times when life hasn’t quite turned out how you hoped. It can feel especially hard to share these things with the people around you when figuring out where you are in life.
Maybe you are feeling low, confused ,stressed, or unsure, and noticing how it’s affecting you —emotionally, physically, or even spiritually which is impacting your world. Having a space for you ,where you feel safe, listened to at your own pace can make a real difference.
If you are curious, I offer a free 15–20 minute telephone consultation, giving you the opportunity to tell me more about you ,to ask any questions about counselling or how I work, and to get a sense of whether I feel like the right therapist for you and how we might work together. Finding the right fit is an important part of the process, and you remain in control of how you choose to move forward . There is no obligation to continue, and you are welcome to take time to reflect afterwards.
My approach is collaborative and led by you. We will work at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on developing your strengths and resilience, and supporting you to make positive changes, with the aim of helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with yourself.
I offer face-to-face sessions from two comfy chairs in Hertford, as well as walk-and-talk therapy, online, and telephone sessions. Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £60 and £90 for couples , usually taking place weekly at an agreed time and location.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an integrative counsellor, drawing on Psychodynamic, Person- centred and Existential approaches. I tailor our work to you as an individual, adapting to what feels most helpful in the moment and to you as a person.
Whether we are looking at the present or exploring the past, I incorporate talking therapy alongside visual tools if these are helpful ways to help express yourself. I also combine a somatic focus, helping you tune into your body and nervous system, develop self-awareness and find ways to feel calmer and more grounded if this is something that could work for you.
I have 20 years's experience working in the public sector, including experience at Mind charity and bring a compassionate, trauma-aware and client centred approach to my practice. I recognise the resilience it takes to seek support and view counselling as a collaborative process, honouring your strengths and experiences.
I have recently completed an award in understanding Neurodivergence and Trauma , which has deepened my understanding of how our experiences , relationships , nervous systems and environment can affect the way we feel, respond and express ourselves.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work inline with its ethical framework and professional standards.
Level 2 Award in Counselling skills CPCAB
Level 2 & 3 Certificates in Counselling skills & Studies CPCAB
Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
Level 5 Award in Understanding Neurodivergence & Trauma
Choices Charity - Understanding the effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse - A trauma- informed approach
Counsellor at Mind in Mid Herts 2023-2025
Facilitated Grief support groups .
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer face-to-face sessions in Hertford, along with walk-and-talk, virtual, and telephone options. Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £60 and £90 for couple therapy . We’ll usually meet weekly at a time and place that we agree together.
