About me
Your needs and goals are what we will work on together, whilst investigating and learning along the way. The pace is set by you, and how we work can be flexible to how you are feeling on the day. No pressure, just kindness, support, and a space to explore. Feeling safe enough to communicate your challenges is key. This is what I offer, alongside my extensive experience of practice in working with complex issues and distress.
I am a pluralistic counsellor, this means I use skills in a person centred approach. Exploring past experiences and how they impact you now, looking at behaviours and thought patterns to resolve challenges. I have experience in working with: Anxiety & Depression, complex relationships, abuse & trauma, grief & loss, self harm & suicidal ideation.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I hold a BACP Registered Membership and have a Certificate of Proficiency to accompany this.
- I have a Level 5 diploma in counselling
- I have a Post Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness based cognitive therapy.
- My most recent training is in working with Shame and Trauma.
I have experience in working with:
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
I have been working in clinical practice for 6 years as a counsellor in a university setting for staff and students. Alongside this I have a private counselling practice where I work in person, via telephone, or through a video call.
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
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Our first consultation call will last around 15mins and this is free.
Further information
I understand what it takes to start a therapy journey, and I endeavour to support that process sensitively and with purpose. Creating a safe place that feels comfortable enough to explore and process in is always my aim as a therapist. I am here to meet you where you are, and move alongside you to better wellness
To get the most out of therapy, I believe having a good and safe connection with your therapist is vital. This is an important part of how we will work and what we can achieve together. I am here to listen and work through your challenges whilst supporting you to understand your needs and how to meet them.
A head of our first session we will have an informal call so I can understand your needs better and see if you feel I am the right therapist for you.
I will send you an assessment form and contract to be completed before we meet.
