About me
Are anxiety, stress or low mood starting to take over your life?
Perhaps you’re constantly overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with your confidence or simply don’t feel like yourself anymore. You may be coping on the outside while inside you’re exhausted, unhappy or struggling to make sense of how you’re feeling.
You may have experienced a difficult relationship, emotional hurt or life changes that have left you questioning yourself or your self-worth. Whatever has brought you to this point, counselling can give you the opportunity to pause, make sense of what you’re experiencing and begin to move forward.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly without fear of being judged. I believe you don’t need to have everything figured out before starting counselling — we can explore things together, at a pace that feels right for you.
My approach is collaborative and individual. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to counselling, so I will work with you to understand what you need and what you want to achieve.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and the emotional impact of difficult or unhealthy relationships.
I offer face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk counselling. Walk-and-talk therapy can be particularly helpful if sitting in a traditional counselling room doesn’t feel right for you and you would feel more comfortable talking while walking outdoors.
Your first 20-minute consultation is free. This gives us an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling, answer any questions and, importantly, see whether you feel comfortable working with me.
If you’ve been thinking about counselling but haven’t quite taken that first step, I’d be very happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an NSPC Diploma in Counselling and am committed to continuing to develop my knowledge and skills so that I can provide a safe, supportive and professional counselling service.
My experience includes supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and emotional distress. I have a particular interest in helping people who have lost confidence in themselves, feel stuck in unhelpful patterns or are struggling with the emotional impact of difficult relationships and life changes.
Alongside my private practice, I also volunteer with a local counselling charity. I believe counselling should be accessible to people who need support, which is also why I offer concessionary rates where finances may otherwise prevent someone from accessing therapy.
I understand that making the decision to start counselling can feel daunting. My aim is to provide a space where you can feel listened to, respected and able to be yourself without judgement.
I offer counselling face-to-face, online and through walk-and-talk sessions, giving you the opportunity to choose the format that feels most comfortable for you.
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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
Fees
£40.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are £40, with concessionary rates available in certain circumstances where affordability is a concern.
Before committing to counselling, I offer a free 20-minute consultation. This gives us time to discuss what you are looking for, answer any questions you may have and, importantly, see whether you feel comfortable working with me.
I believe the relationship between counsellor and client is an important part of therapy. Feeling safe, listened to and able to be open and honest is essential, and the consultation gives us both an opportunity to consider whether we are likely to work well together.
There is no fixed number of sessions. Everyone is different, and we can review your progress and what you need as we work together.
If you feel ready to explore whether counselling could help, please get in touch.
Further information
I strongly believe that counselling should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford high fees. For this reason, I keep my private practice fees competitive and offer a limited number of concessionary-rate appointments for those experiencing financial hardship, where availability allows.
My aim is to build a genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, respected and understood. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling weighed down by low self-esteem, or trying to move forward from difficult relationships, I will work alongside you with compassion and without judgement.
If you're considering counselling and would like to find out whether we're a good fit, I'd be happy to hear from you.
