About me
Even considering support takes thought and courage. It also means you are quite rightly feeling you deserve more. Being here is already an important step toward looking after your wellbeing.
I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with an accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to find their way through all sorts of life’s ups and downs - from anxiety, low mood & depression, grief and loss to relationship struggles, life transitions, identity questions, addiction, trauma, and those big “what’s the point or ‘what’s wrong with me’ moments we all have from time to time.
I completely understand that starting therapy can feel daunting. You might have had some experience in the past that left you a bit cold. You might feel nervous, unsure, or a bit awkward - that’s totally normal. But therapy doesn’t have to be heavy or intimidating. It doesn’t all have to be heavy silences and deep frowns. It can be open, surprising, creative, and sometimes even amusing (yes, laughter and insight often go hand in hand!)
For me, effective therapy isn’t rocket science; it’s all about attuned connection - a genuine, trusting and honest relationship between two humans where you feel instinctively that you can be your true self. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. No jargon, no hierarchy, no judgement. I bring compassion, curiosity, hopefully a little insight, and a good dose of humanity to every session. I am also not afraid to ask the difficult questions when and where it feels appropriate but always with kindness, intuition and with a view to growth.
In a world that’s become faster, noisier, and more digital, those simple moments of being heard, and understood can feel rare. My job is to create a space where you can feel truly seen, perhaps for the first time in a while. For me, therapy is a place to slow down and discover a deeper awareness about yourself that perhaps you've struggled to grasp previously. I believe the strength and insight you need are already within you; effective therapy simply helps uncover them and this is when change can begin.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have wide experience within the NHS and private practice and work with adults of all ages, presentations and backgrounds. I have particular expertise in working with young adults who tell me how much they struggle in today's fast-moving and high-pressured world. I am a fully qualified integrative therapist with a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and a registered member of BACP.
I don’t work with a one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll work together in a way that suits you, your personality, your pace, and your goals. I draw on a variety different approaches depending on what you need, including but not limited to:
- Person-centred therapy - We start with you. Your experiences, feelings, and insights lead the way. It’s about creating a space where you feel truly heard and accepted, just as you are.
- Psychodynamic work - We gently explore how past experiences and relationships may be influencing your thoughts, emotions, and patterns today. We might consider your feelings and behaviours relating to attachment, where they come from and how to redirect them going forward
- Gestalt techniques - This helps you become more aware of what’s happening for you in the present moment, physically, emotionally, and relationally, so you can respond rather than react.
- Solution-focused work - We look at what’s already working, your strengths, and what’s possible, helping you take practical steps towards the change you want.
- Transpersonal therapy - When, and if, it feels right, we can explore questions of meaning, purpose, and personal growth, connecting with something larger than day-to-day struggles.
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
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Fees
£75.00 per session
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Additional information
I offer concessions for students dependent on availability
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I can work flexibly so please contact me with specific requests and we can discuss options that might suit.
Further information
I offer a free 15 minute phone or online call, no strings attached, where you can ask any questions and decide whether you feel that we would work well together.
