About me
Hello and welcome to my profile page. I am an accredited counsellor with over 14 years experience. I have a practice in Sidcup Kent and can offer in person or online sessions which means that I can work with people from any area.
I work with many issues which include feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or low mood. All of these feelings are completely normal but if you feel that they are having an impact on your day to day life then maybe it would help to talk things through to try to improve your quality of life. We don't have to stay feeling stuck.
The reasons for feeling this way could be because of relationships, work or personal difficulties, past or present situations and experiences. Counselling can you give you the space to talk about how you are feeling and then identify what is causing it. We can then look at how you can improve how you feel which will then improve how you are living your life.
The amount of sessions you will need varies from person to person. I can work short term or long term with my clients. When we first meet we will talk through your expectations of therapy and what support you are looking for. Throughout our time together we will check in to make sure that we are still working in line with this.
I am an Integrative Counsellor. This means that I work using different approaches to suit the needs of the person. We are all different and each of us needs individual support. Some people want to talk through how they are feeling. Other people may want to learn more practical strategies to tackle their concerns. We will talk through your needs and how we can work together to help you achieve your desired outcome. I can support you to explore how you are feeling and identify any changes that you may need to make.
I am a registered member of the BACP which ensures that I am regulated and work within their ethical framework.
Deciding to have counselling is a huge step and can be very daunting. Please feel free to contact me regarding the service. I will talk you through the process and try to put your mind at ease. After getting in touch I will suggest that we have a telephone conversation to give you a chance to speak to me before committing to a full session. This will give you a chance to ask me any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
- NCFE Diploma in Counselling
- NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
- City and Guilds level 3 Certificate for Health Trainers
- NCFE level 2 certificate in Counselling Skills
- NCFE level 2 certificate in Mental Health Awareness
I currently work at my private practice supporting clients. Some of the most common issues are anxiety, stress, low mood, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation, addictions, abuse and relationship and work problems.
I have a particular interest in Anxiety and completed several CPD courses which has enhanced my knowledge of working with anxiety.
I work for a Community organisation who support parents and carers of children with disabilities and additional needs. I have been supporting parents since 2013.
I do consultancy work for victim support.
I have worked in college settings supporting students. I have also worked at a community hub supporting young people.
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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 for a 50 minutes session.
I would recommend an initial telephone call before committing to a full session. This is free of charge and will last around 20 mins.
When I work
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Further information
I am based in Sidcup and live close to the 286 and B13 bus stops. Both have links to Sidcup St, New Eltham St and Eltham St all of which are a short bus ride away. There is also off street parking.
