About me
Perhaps you have become used to presenting a strong, capable and composed front, while internally you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted or as though you are slowly falling apart. Together, we can make sense of those experiences and find a path forward that works for you. I believe that every person has the potential for growth, self-understanding, and positive change. Sometimes, however, unlocking that potential requires the right support and encouragement. My role is to work with you, drawing on your own knowledge and experiences to help you reconnect with your strengths.
My therapeutic approach supports people experiencing emotional difficulties who are seeking meaningful change from within. I will tailor therapy to your unique needs rather than applying a therapeutic formula. By combining insight into past experiences with an awareness of your present-day challenges, I aim to help you build self-awareness and strengthen emotional resilience, which are foundational to change.
I offer a free-of-charge, 20 minute introductory call, which gives us an opportunity to get a feel for our working relationship. I can answer any concerns you have and assess if I have the right skills and experience to support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy - Accredited. This is a 4 year training course followed by 2 years of independent study.
Foundation Certificate in Polyvagal Therapy.
I have continued my professional development in the areas of Attachment Theory and Developmental Theory which has informed the major part of my work, and additionally Neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory which has informed my work in trauma.
I have spent 6 years providing bereavement counselling for a national charity and also for a hospice. My work in complex trauma was supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, over 4 years, for a national charity.
I have worked and volunteered in a range of charitable organisations and local projects from public art installations, social initiatives for lonely isolated elderly, hospital liason services, Ukrainian refugee support projects.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
I can offer a reduced rate to people with financial hardship which I am happy to discuss.
When I work
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