About me
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Stress, anxiety, and persistent thoughts can cloud your mind, leaving you unsure of how to regain control or find clarity. Often, the demands of others take priority, and self-care becomes an afterthought.
I firmly believe that everyone has the ability to overcome their struggles, though it can be hard to know where to begin when things feel too much. In our work together, I provide a safe, confidential, and compassionate space for you to explore your experiences, find clarity, and begin your journey toward healing and understanding. This exploration can be very daunting but it’s important to know that you will not be alone, I will be with you.
I specialise in helping people navigate these challenges. I've had the privilege of working with veterans and their families, deeply understanding the unique emotional struggles they face—both for those who have served and those currently serving. I also have extensive experience working with alcohol and addiction issues, particularly within the NHS.
Based in Gosport, I offer calming, safe and secure environment for your counselling. Free off road parking is available, as is full wheelchair access.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling
- DipHe Humanistic Counselling
- Transactional Analysis 101 certificate
- CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 3
- NCFE Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2
- BACP / OU Certificate in Video and Phone Counselling Level 2
I have extensive experience with alcohol and addiction issues, having worked in this field within the NHS.
I have also worked extensively with veterans, so I am very well versed in the emotional issues and difficulties encountered by this lifestyle, including those currently serving and their families.
Member organisations
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
- I offer a free 20 minute initial telephone consultation and assessment session.
- Weekly or fortnightly sessions are advised for continuity.
- Standard face to face sessions are £50 for 50 minutes (One therapeutic hour).
- Standard online sessions are available via MS Teams, other platforms can be arranged.
- Telephone sessions can also be arranged
- Concessions may be available for trainees or students.
When I work
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Further information
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their code of practice and ethical framework. I am also a committee member of the Hampshire Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP).
Free off road parking is available.
