About me
For me, the most important part of therapy is to create a trusting relationship. This is the foundation of good psychotherapy and the basis from which we can work together to create the changes you need.
I am a Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist, and my client work has covered a variety of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, neurodiversity and gender identity.
I use a range of approaches to support clients in finding resolution. This can be for example, updating negative beliefs you might hold about yourself, understanding difficult dynamics in a relationship, challenging the impact of trauma or finding ways to create stronger internal regulation when feeling depressed or anxious.
It is important to find the right therapist; I therefore offer a free, 30-minute, initial consultation to enable you to assess whether you feel we could work together and whether my approach is suitable for you.
If you would like any further information or wish to arrange an initial session, please feel free to contact me via phone or email.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been in private practice for over ten years now, working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds with a variety of presenting issues. I have a foundation degree in counselling based on Transactional Analysis and a master’s degree in TA Psychotherapy. In addition to this training, I have over four years’ experience of teaching counselling in a variety of settings.
I attend regular training workshops and courses as part of my continued professional development. For example, this has included training and experience in using Polyvagal theory as an effective method for understanding and processing trauma and addressing the dysregulation that comes as a result of anxiety and depression.
Memberships
- UKCP- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
- UKATA- UK Association for Transactional Analysis
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
Individuals: Each counselling session is 50 minutes long at a cost of £65. Sessions are mutually arranged on a weekly basis.
I offer a free initial session of 30 minutes. This is so we can meet, find out a little about each other and decide if we would like to work together
When I work
I offer daytime and evening sessions
