About me
Trauma, Attachment and Relationship Difficulties
You may have spent years appearing to cope whilst struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm or relationship difficulties. Perhaps you find yourself repeating the same patterns, struggling to set boundaries, feeling responsible for others, or constantly questioning yourself. These difficulties often have roots in earlier attachment experiences, trauma, or relationships where you did not feel safe, seen or valued.
I specialise in helping adults understand and heal the lasting impact of trauma, attachment wounds, abuse, C-PTSD and difficult life experiences. Therapy can help you make sense of recurring patterns, develop greater self-awareness, build healthier relationships and strengthen your sense of self.
As a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Trauma Therapist with over 15 years' experience and more than 4,000 clinical hours, I have extensive experience supporting adults affected by trauma, abuse, attachment difficulties and PTSD. Alongside private practice, I have worked within specialist trauma services and have experience supporting police officers and individuals working in other high-pressure frontline professions. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs. Alongside therapeutic exploration, I use psychoeducation where helpful, supporting you to better understand trauma responses, attachment patterns and your nervous system.
What to Expect in Our First Session
Our first session is an opportunity to explore what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. We'll discuss your experiences, current difficulties and any questions you may have, working at a pace that feels right for you. There is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. Together, we'll begin to understand the patterns behind your struggles and identify the changes you would like to make.
Clinical Supervision
Alongside my therapy practice, I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor and welcome enquiries from both trainee and qualified counsellors. My supervision work is informed by extensive experience in trauma, attachment difficulties, abuse, private practice and mental health services. Reduced rates are available for trainee counsellors.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor, Trauma Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years' experience and more than 4,000 post-qualification clinical hours.
My qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling Practice, a Level 5 Post-Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People, and a Certificate in Complex Trauma & Childhood Abuse (NCPS Accredited). In 2024, I completed a Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision, enabling me to support both trainee and qualified counsellors in their professional development.
I am accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is £70 per 50-minute counselling session.
A reduced rate is available for clients based in Northern Ireland.
Reduced supervision rates are available for trainee counsellors.
When I work
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Further information
What Therapy With Me Is Like
Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you've spent years coping alone or have had experiences where you did not feel heard, understood or supported. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is an important part of the work we do together.
I work at a pace that feels manageable for you. Some clients come to therapy with a clear understanding of what has brought them there, while others simply know that something doesn't feel right. Together, we create space to explore this safely and without judgement.
Alongside talking therapy, I may incorporate psychoeducation, grounding techniques, gradual exposure work and the Rapid Rewind Technique where appropriate. These approaches can be particularly helpful for trauma, PTSD, panic attacks and phobias.
I offer face-to-face therapy in London and online counselling across the UK.
