This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
About me
I specialise in working with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, the nervous system, IBS, confidence, low self esteem and depression and the subsequent effects of these on our lives, relationships and work. I bring experience and understanding from many years of working with people both in my counselling practice and also a previous long term career in the police service, along with my own personal experiences of anxiety and trauma, personal therapy journey and life experiences. I am a deeply compassionate and professional therapist, passionate about my work and helping people to gain an understanding of their struggles and to lead a happier and more fulfilled life.
We all need or would benefit from counselling at various times in our lives, no matter who we are or what we do, for many different reasons. Counselling enables us to be heard and valued, to gain an understanding of the difficulties we are experiencing, to heal past wounds or unmet needs and to establish coping strategies. This subsequently enables us to live a more settled, fulfilled and happier life, where we can begin to value and believe in ourselves and change the patterns we have become stuck in.
I offer a safe, supportive and non judgemental space for you to be able to explore your own experiences and difficulties. I have trained in a number of theoretical approaches including Person Centred, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis (T.A.), incorporating Mindfulness and a range of techniques to help you explore the struggles you are facing.
I work with anyone who is 18 or over, practicing in comfortable surroundings on the 2nd floor of Kingsley House, Fore Street, Chudleigh, I also offer Video Link and Phone call appointments. I am also a clinical supervisor working with counsellors, in person and online.
Training, qualifications & experience
Relevant Qualifications:
- Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. (NCS)
- Diploma in Supervision (NCPS)
Other Relevant Training
- Working With Grief and Loss
- Working With Clients Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
- Mindfulness
- Energy Management And Somatic Resourcing
- Working Online and telephone
- Nature Therapy
- Working With Clients Who Have Experienced Domestic Abuse
- Sand Tray
- Dissociation
I am committed to my Personal and Professional Development and regularly attend training courses and workshops to enable me to provide all I can for my clients.
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have many years experience of working with a wide range of people. I have particular understanding and experience of working with anxiety, stress and depression related issues, low self esteem/confidence, workplace difficulties and relationship struggles. This can be for many different reasons, as a result of traumatic events or experiences past or present, from unmet needs and confusion from childhood, from a build up of negative experiences which have left you feeling overwhelmed and struggling with the stresses and strains of modern day life. I can help you work through these difficulties and to find appropriate coping strategies to make positive changes to your life.
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I welcome telephone enquiries, e mails and text messages, I understand how difficult it can be to find a Counsellor that is right for you and often an initial 20 minute meeting in person, by video link or phone call can help you with that process.
My fees are £60 for hourly appointments. I offer a number of concessionary spaces, for clients on low income and students at £50 an hour, dependent on what you can afford, please ask about my availability. I offer long and short term therapy dependent on your needs. From experience weekly counselling sessions are very beneficial, especially initially, however I understand that this is not always possible, we will work around your needs and requirements.
I practice Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, face to face, by video link or phone.
When I work
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I offer face to face, video link and phone call appointments in Chudleigh on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I offer slightly later appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Further information
Professional Experience:
- Private Counsellor in Exeter.
- Volunteer Counsellor at the Margaret Jackson Centre in Exeter for 2 years.
- Volunteer in a residential care home offering additional support and companionship.
- 25 years of working in the Police Service, working with a wide range of people in many situations and settings.
Member Organisations:
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
As an Accredited Registered Member of NCPS, I work within its ethical framework which ensures that I work safely and ethically.
I have Full Professional Liability Insurance and have DBS Clearance.
