About me
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, valued, and free to explore whatever's on your mind - without judgement. As a person-centred counsellor, I believe that a strong, trusting relationship is key to meaningful change.
Alongside my work in schools, I have received specialist training in grief and bereavement. I support children, young people and adults through a wide range of experiences from anxiety, loss and life transitions to more complex and deeply rooted challenges. Whatever you're carrying, I'll meet you with care, empathy, and respect - at your pace and on your terms.
Further Information;
I have experience working with young people and adults with disabilities as well as ASN. I also have experience working with individuals looking to understand or explore gender and sexuality.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I hold a Masters in Person-centred Counselling with Children, Young People and Adults.
- I have completed specific training in grief and bereavement through my work with Cruse Scotland as a Volunteer Counsellor.
- I have professional and lived experience of working with people with disabilities as well as ASN.
- I have experience working within schools as well as in private practice.
- I previously practised as a qualified Staff Nurse initially at Woodend Hospital then latterly at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
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
£45.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions offered for;
- Low Income Families
- Unemployed
- Students
I offer an initial 20 minute meeting free of charge where we can discuss a little more about how best I can meet your needs. My hope is that by offering a flexible pay structure from my minimum fee of £45 to my standard fee of £60, sessions will feel more accessible to all.
When I work
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Further information
I provide long and short term sessions either, in person, online or over the phone. I would also be happy to discuss home visits should they be required.
I am fully PVG checked for my work with adults as well as children and young people and I hold full public liability insurance. I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and ensure I comply fully with our code of Ethics.
