About me
Sometimes life is hard and everyone has times where they struggle. I can offer a safe space to explore your feelings and problems and help you through difficult times.
I am an empatetic, non-judgemental BACP accredited counsellor using integrative techniques to help you through your issues in order to lead a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe that every person and issue should be treated on an individual basis and so will I use the therapy techniques that suit you.
I am a trauma-informed EMDR therapist which is a clinically proven effective way in working with a number of issues including trauma, complex grief, phobias, anxiety and depression. I am also neuro-affirming with a specialism of working with autistic people.
I have experience of working with a wide range of age groups including young people aged 16+. I understand how confusing and troubling teenage years can be and the issues surrounding this.
As well as working as a private counsellor, I also work for a large financial institution based in Leeds. I previously worked for Women centre as a Survive and Thrive counsellor working with people who have experienced domestic abuse and the trauma related to this. I have also previously worked for Rochdale and district Mind and Noah’s Ark centre in Halifax where I have supported a very diverse range of clients and issues. I have also worked for PH7 Wellbeing centre in Burnley with NHS and private clients through the pandemic. I also work for Health Assured. I am a registered psychotherapist with Axa, Aviva, Vitality and Bupa. I have particular specialisms in autism, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD and abuse and I have worked together with clients to help them achieve their goals and lead a more fulfilling life. Often past experiences can cause problems and behaviours in the present and therefore we may need to explore this in order for you to move forward in your future life goals.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited BACP member
- Certified EMDR Europe practitioner through EMDR Academy.
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Leeds Beckett University)
- Certificate in Interpersonal and Counselling skills (Leeds Beckett University)
- Minded children and young people counselling
- Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA England)
- Designated Person Safeguarding training (level 2)
- NVQ3 Advice and Guidance
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.
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£60 for a 50 minute counselling session. Concessions are available for people in receipt of benefits and students at £50.
Supervision is £60 per hour and £50 for students.
When I work
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Available weekdays including evenings.
Further information
I am currently offering face-to-face, telephone and online sessions via Teams.
