About me
Counselling offers a space where you can talk openly about whatever is on your mind, whether that’s feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or just stuck. Life can be tough at times, and reaching out for support is not always easy. It takes courage to take that first step, and by doing so, investing in yourself.
I have nine years of experience working with counselling clients. In that time, I have had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including charities, private practice, rape crisis support, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Each of these experiences has helped deepen my understanding of the challenges people face. My own experience of long-term counselling has also reinforced how supportive therapy can be. Alongside counselling, my background includes working with individuals with learning differences and chronic health conditions, both in stroke recovery and renal counselling support.
I am not here to offer a clinical experience. I am here as a human to offer guidance when needed, and to walk alongside you as you work through what’s on your mind. My approach to counselling is relational and integrative. This means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to best support your individual needs, while also focusing on building a strong, trusting relationship between us. I believe that healing happens through connection, and our relationship is a crucial part of that. It is important to me that we work together in a way that feels supportive, respectful and tailored to you as a whole person.
Once you have made contact, we can arrange a free initial telephone consultation to answer any questions you may have. Please get in touch by Email or Text - I am unable to answer unplanned phone calls. If you decide you would like to work together, we can then arrange a session. In our initial chat, there’s no pressure to share more than you want to. This conversation is about seeing if we are the right fit, giving you space to talk about what has brought you here, and for me to explain how I work and answer any questions.
There is no obligation to continue if you feel we are not compatible. Finding a therapist that you feel you can work with is important, and I can explore other possibilities with you. I provide long and short-term therapy.
All sessions are remote - please read further information at the bottom of the page
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Integrative Counselling
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision (ongoing)
- NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- BSc Psychology with Sociology
- Experience working with individuals affected by stroke and other chronic health conditions
- Senior support worker within a supported living service for those with learning disabilities and mental health needs
- Working one to one with counselling clients for charities
- Experience working in substance addiction rehabilitation
- Sessional counsellor for rape crisis
- CPD Certificates in -
- Working with Substance use
- ADHD and Counselling
- Working online
- Trauma-informed practice
- Hearing Voices
- Domestic Abuse
- Sexual Violence and Rape
- Eating Disorders
- Working with Neurodivergent Clients
- Autism and Counselling
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£60 per individual counselling sessions
£60 per hour for counselling supervision
Limited reduced rate spaces are available for counselling students and other special circumstances. Please ask if you would like to discuss this.
When I work
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Evening availability can vary.
Please do ask if you would require a different day or time to those listed, and we can explore the possibilities.
Further information
All counselling and supervision sessions are offered remotely.
While this may not feel suitable for everyone, my experience over the past six years has shown that online work can provide an effective, safe, powerful and meaningful therapeutic space. It can also offer greater flexibility, making it easier to fit sessions into day-to-day life.
If you are unsure whether remote sessions are right for you, you are welcome to arrange an initial session to see how it feels, with no expectation to continue if it does not feel like the right fit.
