About me
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Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why life feels harder than it should. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, negative thinking, or a general sense of dissatisfaction with life. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can talk things through at your own pace and begin to make sense of what is happening for you.
Clients often describe me as warm, calm, and easy to talk to, particularly when discussing difficult or sensitive issues.
I work gently and collaboratively, listening carefully and helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences from different perspectives. Together, we can look at what is troubling you, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and develop coping strategies that help you feel more in control and supported.
I can help you to “join up the dots” and gain a deeper understanding of yourself, supporting you through difficult or distressing life events such as bereavement, relationship breakdown, health concerns, or work-related stress. I also work with more general feelings of unhappiness, uncertainty, or lack of direction. Many people find that developing greater self-understanding enables them to move forward with increased clarity and self-compassion.
I work with adults and young people, supporting issues such as anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, and emotional difficulties related to school, college, or life transitions. When working with young people, I aim to create a safe, supportive, and age-appropriate therapeutic space, and I work thoughtfully with parents or carers where appropriate, always keeping the young person’s wellbeing at the centre of the work.
My approach to therapy is predominantly Person-Centred, meaning I tailor our work to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe everyone has the capacity for personal growth and change when the right conditions are in place. I aim to offer empathy, acceptance, and a non-judgemental presence to support you in exploring inner conflicts, difficult emotions, and relationship challenges.
Alongside talking therapy, I may sometimes use creative approaches as a therapeutic tool, which can help you express thoughts and feelings that may be hard to put into words. When appropriate, I also incorporate a mindfulness-based approach to support emotional wellbeing and resilience. Mindfulness can help you develop greater awareness of your thoughts and feelings in the present moment, allowing you to step back from unhelpful thinking patterns and notice signs of stress or anxiety earlier.
I also offer Walk & Talk therapy, which takes place in local natural spaces and can feel especially grounding for some people. This is always optional, and the choice will remain yours.
When you first contact me, we can have an initial conversation to explore what has brought you to therapy and whether my approach feels right for you. We can also discuss what to expect from the first session and how often we might meet. I am happy to answer any questions and support you in deciding your next steps.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist/Counsellor with both a professional and academic qualification :
BSc (hons) First Class Degree in Psychotherapy & Counselling Professional Practice
PGdip Advanced Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies.
I provide counselling face to face, over the telephone and video chat.
Also i am a registered member of the BACP .
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc Hons Counselling & Psychotherapy Professional Practice.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Psychotherapy and Counselling Studies
- Professional Counselling experience working with cultural diversity/domestic abuse/trauma/loss for a Community Charity with adult clients.
- Professional experience working with Children & Young People in an Educational setting.
- Professional experience working for Childline
- Professional experience working as a qualified Bupa Counsellor working with adults & young people
- Level 3 Safeguarding Certificate
- Mindfulness Resilience Approach Experience
- Brief Solution Focused Therapeutic Practitioner
- International Telephone Counsellor Experience
- Self employed counsellor working at 'Just Drop In' charity for disadvantaged children & young people.
- Private professional practice working with adults ,children & young people.
- Walk & Talk therapy trained
- Therapeutic Groups Facilitator
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
loss
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £70.00
Additional information
- £60.00 per therapeutic hour (50 mins).
- Concessions are available on request subject to my waitlist
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