About me
There are times in life when things simply don't feel as though they're working anymore. You may know exactly why, or you may only have a sense that something needs to change.
Perhaps you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. You might be struggling with a difficult relationship, coping with loss, living with the impact of addiction, or finding it hard to make sense of your thoughts and feelings. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to work through it alone.
I offer professional counselling for adults in a comfortable, private counselling room in Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, as well as online across the UK. My aim is to provide a calm, welcoming environment where you can talk openly, without feeling rushed or judged.
Every person's experience is unique, so rather than following a set agenda, I take time to understand what is important to you. Together, we can explore whatever feels difficult, helping you develop a greater understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the challenges you are facing.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, life transitions, and the impact of addiction. Alongside my private practice, I have experience counselling within a specialist community substance use service, supporting adults facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
Finding the right counsellor is an important decision. If you're considering counselling and would like to know more, I offer a free initial telephone conversation, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and decide whether we would be a good fit to work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a First Class BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling and a Foundation Degree in Person-Centred Counselling with Distinction. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
My experience includes counselling adults in private practice and within a specialist community substance use service, providing both face-to-face and online counselling. I have also completed specialist training in crisis listening, including supporting people affected by self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
I am committed to maintaining high professional standards through regular clinical supervision, ongoing continuing professional development (CPD), and professional indemnity insurance.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Person-Centred Counselling – First Class Honours
- FdSc Person-Centred Counselling – Distinction
- Registered Member MBACP
- Fully insured to practise
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Supporting parents and family members navigating the emotional impact of a loved one's mental health, emotional wellbeing or substance use, together with life transitions, identity, self-criticism, shame, guilt and personal growth.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15–20 minute introductory telephone conversation, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and get a sense of whether we would be a good fit to work together before arranging your first appointment.
Payment is requested by bank transfer before each session.
If you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment, I kindly ask for at least 24 hours' notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged at the full session fee, except in exceptional circumstances.
Further information
Choosing a counsellor is a personal decision, and finding someone you feel comfortable talking to is important. I offer a free 15–20 minute introductory telephone conversation, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions, find out more about how I work, and get a sense of whether we would be a good fit to work together.
I offer 50-minute counselling sessions from my private practice in Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, as well as secure online sessions for clients across the UK.
Whether you are coming to counselling for the first time or returning after previous therapy, there is no expectation to know exactly what to say or where to begin. We can simply start with whatever feels most important to you.
My counselling room has been thoughtfully designed to provide a calm, comfortable and private environment where you can take time away from the demands of everyday life and focus entirely on yourself.
If you have any questions before arranging an appointment, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.
