About me
I’m curious, compassionate, and actively engaged in your journey. It is safe to bring anything you’re feeling, from daily stresses to emotions that feel raw or intense — you don’t need to hold back. All parts of you, even those you may be used to hiding, are welcome here.
Getting in touch is an important first step towards life feeling lighter. You may feel uncertain, but please know there’s no pressure or commitment when you get in touch — we’ll move at your pace, and you’re welcome to ask any questions along the way.
I offer short-term therapy for specific challenges and longer-term therapy to explore underlying patterns and experiences.
Through our work, you will begin to understand yourself and your patterns, developing insight, self-compassion, and the confidence to move forward.
Specialisms:
- Anxiety
- Coping with life’s everyday challenges and pressures
- Depression
- Men’s emotional wellbeing
- Relationships, divorce and major life changes
- Pre- and post-bereavement support
- Perinatal and postnatal experiences
- Pain and long-term illness
My practice is tailored to the diverse needs of each individual. I have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, and my approach is LGBT+ inclusive, culturally aware, and supportive.
www.hummingbirdpsychotherapy.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
My Approach
I work as an integrative therapist, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to suit you as an individual, rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. This allows the work to be shaped around what you need, at your pace.
My work is influenced by Transactional Analysis (TA), a practical and accessible approach that helps make sense of patterns in thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Together, we look at how these patterns may have developed and how they might be affecting your life now.
Therapy is about understanding your experiences in a way that helps you feel lighter, more confident in yourself, and clearer about the direction you want to take.
I also work in a trauma-informed way, recognising how past experiences can continue to shape how we feel and respond in the present. I prioritise safety, trust, and collaboration, supporting you to develop coping skills and regain a sense of steadiness and control.
Where it feels helpful, I may incorporate creative methods such as art or role play. These can offer a gentle, supportive way to explore emotions and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and/or Certified Transactional Analyst (Psychotherapy) Level 7
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 6)
- NCPS Accredited Professional Registrant (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- PGCE
Experience
My professional experience includes working in:
- Private practice
- Perinatal and postnatal counselling clinics
- Bereavement hospices
- Low-cost / community counselling services
In these settings, I have supported clients with a diverse range of experiences, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, childhood abuse, relationship breakdowns, family issues, medical trauma, low self-esteem, pain, long-term illness, and major life transitions.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
To make counselling more accessible, I offer some concessions - please feel free to ask about current availability or see my website for details.
Reaching out can feel daunting, and it’s an important first step. Please know there is no pressure or commitment once you get in touch — we will move at your pace. You are welcome to ask questions.
If you’re curious but unsure, you might try a one-off 30 minute introductory session (£20) to see if therapy feels right, or arrange a free 10-minute phone call to chat through any questions.
When I work
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Further information
Specialisms
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Relationship and life changes
- Grief and bereavement
- Peri- and postnatal difficulties
- Chronic pain, migraines, endometriosis, and menopause
