About me
I'm pleased you've found your way here.
I'm interested in what's going on for you and I'm here to help. You don't need the right words, you can just tell me what's on your mind.
We'll work in a way that feels right for you and at a pace that feels comfortable. I'm interested in focusing on what matters to you the most.
Bereavement
Losing someone important can affect every part of life. Grief can feel lonely, especially when life carries on around you and others seem to expect you to be coping. I offer a compassionate space where you can talk about your loss and the impact it is having on your life.
ADHD and Autism
Living with ADHD or autism can be exhausting. If you've spent years masking, trying to fit in, or feeling misunderstood, with me there's no pressure to be anything other than yourself.
A little bit about me
I moved to the UK from New Zealand in my early 30's where I trained as a counsellor. People often tell me they feel comfortable talking to me. I'm a BACP-accredited counsellor with over 15 years' experience supporting adults through difficult times.
Sessions
For your convenience, I offer face-to-face counselling in Chelmsford and online via Zoom.
What to do next
The most important thing is that you feel comfortable talking to me. That's why I offer a free initial session. We can talk about what brings you to counselling, and you can decide whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you want to find out more, email or call me on 07305 491018 to arrange an introductory meeting.
I'd love to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Distinction.
- OCST Online Counselling Supervision Diploma
- OCST4 Online Counselling Audio and Webcam with Credit
- Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Children in Schools with Distinction.
- Tavistock clinic certificate of Emotional Factors in Learning and Teaching.
- Diploma of Teaching.
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£50 - £60 per session (50 minute session)
The initial session is free, to help you decide if you would like further sessions. I offer online and in person sessions.
I am open to negotiating a cost that is more affordable to you, if necessary.
When I work
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