About me
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Counselling and Psychotherapy with me:
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, burnt out, or as though life has become too much, you do not have to make sense of it all on your own. Therapy can offer you a calm, compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to untangle what has been happening for you.
You may be looking for support because something specific has happened, or because you have carried things for a long time and feel ready to understand them differently.
You may be exploring ADHD or autistic traits, feeling exhausted by masking, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself. However you arrive, you are welcome exactly as you are.
What you can expect from therapy
With me, you will be met with warmth, honesty and respect. Sessions are not about being judged, fixed or told who you should be. They are a space for you to be heard properly, perhaps in a way you have not experienced before.
You will have room to talk at your own pace, without pressure to have the right words or a neat explanation. If things feel tangled, unclear or difficult to express, we can find gentle ways of exploring them together.
Therapy can help you feel less alone, understand yourself with more kindness, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and begin to make choices that feel more aligned with who you are.
A space shaped around you
Every person comes to therapy differently, so your sessions do not need to look a certain way. Some clients prefer open conversation. Others find it helpful to use gentle structure, timelines, creative tools, art, sand trays, miniatures or objects when feelings are hard to put into words.
You will not be expected to perform, mask, rush or explain yourself perfectly. We can work in a way that feels comfortable, useful and meaningful for you.
Neuro-affirming support
If you are exploring, questioning or living with neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia, therapy can give you space to understand your experiences without shame or pathologising. You do not need a formal diagnosis to talk about these parts of your life.
Together, we can explore what drains you, what supports you, what you may have learned to hide, and what helps you feel more like yourself. This might include looking at masking, burnout, sensory needs, relationships, identity, self-trust, boundaries or the impact of feeling different in a world that has not always made room for you.
What the space feels like
My studio at The Beacon in Newcastle upon Tyne has been designed to feel warm, comfortable and calming rather than clinical. You will find varied lighting, different seating options, textures, sensory fidgets and artwork. There are different places to rest your gaze, so if eye contact feels difficult, you do not have to force it.
The building has a welcoming reception area, lift access and stairs. You can also view images of the space and a virtual video tour on my website. If it would help you feel more comfortable, we can arrange a visit before your first session.
How therapy may support you
Therapy can give you time to slow down and listen to yourself more clearly. Over time, you may begin to understand why certain situations feel so difficult, why old patterns keep repeating, or why you have felt disconnected, overwhelmed or unsure of yourself.
You may use therapy to process painful experiences, explore relationships, make sense of anxiety or low mood, recover from burnout, understand neurodivergence, or reconnect with parts of yourself that have been pushed aside. We can begin wherever you are.
Taking the next step
Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially if you are not sure what to say. You do not need to have everything worked out before contacting me. We can take things gently, at your pace, and start from wherever you are.
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. There is no long-term commitment; it is simply a chance for you to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see whether it feels like the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I work as an Adult Psychotherapist and Adult Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.
I have completed a total of seven years of study and training, plus five years of voluntary client work with charities (including Grace House and The Toby Henderson Trust) as well as NHS settings across the North East.
I have been in Private practice since June 2024.
I have a UKCP and BACP Accredited Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a UKCP Accredited Diploma in Psychotherapy.
I am UKCP accredited and can be found on their directory.
Continual professional development, learning and updating my knowledge is a passion.
I have personal and professional experience of Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia) and a passion for providing a Neuro Affirmative space.
I am also passionate about supporting non-pathologising ways of understanding and responding to emotional distress and the impact that trauma can have on both the mind and body.
My studio is located on the outskirts of of Newcastle upon Tyne City Centre.
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£65.00 per session
Additional information
Individual Therapy is 50 minutes - £65 per session
Couples Therapy is 1 hour - £90 per session
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Further information
I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone call, this gives you the opportunity to tell me a little about you and why are are looking for Therapy. You can also find out about me, how I work and ask any questions. It also gives a brief idea if I feel like the right therapist to work with.
From this, our first session will be arranged for an in-person 50 minute assessment. This is charged at the standard session rate.
In the Assessment we will build a picture of you, your life and what has brought you to therapy now. We will look at what your aim for coming to therapy is, and what you expect to gain or lose.
It also allows you to decide if you feel comfortable in a room with me.
