About me
Whether you are facing something difficult or seeking greater self understanding, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to explore what’s beneath the surface, supporting greater self-understanding and meaningful change. I offer psychotherapy to adults in Bishop’s Stortford and online.
How can I help?
There may be something specific that has brought you to consider therapy – anxiety, a difficult relationship, a period of change, or a recurring pattern that you find difficult to make sense of. Perhaps you are simply curious about yourself and want to understand your thoughts, feelings or responses more deeply.
I offer a warm, thoughtful and collaborative space where we can explore what is happening for you. Rather than focusing only on symptoms or looking for quick solutions, we can be curious together about your experiences, relationships and the patterns that may have developed over time.
My approach is informed by relational and developmental psychotherapy, attachment theory, neuroscience, and somatic or body-based ways of working.
Together, we may explore how earlier experiences and relationships have shaped the ways you have learned to understand yourself, relate to others and respond to the world around you.
I may also incorporate a gentle somatic approach that explores the connection between the body, emotions and inner world. Developing greater awareness of these connections can support a deeper understanding of yourself and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
There is no expectation that we work in any particular way. We can be curious about what emerges and find an approach that feels appropriate for you.
At the heart of my work is the relationship we develop together. I aim to offer a warm, supportive and confidential space where we can approach your experiences with curiosity rather than judgement. Over time, greater understanding can create more room for acceptance, compassion and meaningful change.
Take the next step
Please give me a call on 07502 603193 or send an email via the link if you would like to discuss your needs further, without any obligation.
If you would like to consider therapy with me, we can arrange an initial assessment session. This is an opportunity to discuss your concerns and hopes for therapy, and to see whether you feel comfortable with me and the way I work. It is also a chance for us to explore whether further sessions might be helpful for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited training at Mary Ward Centre, London WC1
- PG Dip Occupational Therapy.
- BA (Hons) Applied Social Science
- Ascentis Accreditation Awareness in Bereavement - with CRUSE bereavement charity
- The Psychophysiology of PTSD and Trauma. Workshop training with Babette Rothschild
- Internal Family Systems - Introduction. IFS Institute
- Internal Family Systems: Mastering IFS therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression. Dr Richard Schwartz and Dr Frank Anderson. (Online PESI training)
- Complex Trauma and Shame. Somatic Intervention with Janina Fisher (Online training PESI).
- Applying Child Development Theory and Research in Psychotherapy with Adult Clients. Dr Richard Erskine
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adult ADHD. Dr Russ Harris
Work Experience
- Currently I work in private practice in Bishop's Stortford. I work with young adults, adults and older adults. I offer both long and short term therapy.
- Previously an Associate Counsellor for SAIF bereavement charity.
- Previously a counsellor with Helen Rollason Cancer Charity.
- I have also worked as a Bereavement Counsellor with Cruse.
- Over 10 years experience working in health care both in hospital and in the community (working in Neurology, Mental Health, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation).
- I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics.
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
Fees
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees are £70 for a 50 minute session of individual counselling. I operate a waiting list.
Subject to availability, I offer concessions on a sliding scale for people on lower incomes
