About me
Welcome
Hello, and welcome to my page.
If you have found yourself here, perhaps you are considering counselling for the first time, or maybe you have reached a point where you feel ready for some support. Whatever has brought you here, I understand that taking that first step can feel daunting, and it is completely natural to feel nervous or unsure about what to expect.
I have 14 years of experience as a counsellor, and over that time I have come to appreciate just how important it is to find the right person to talk to. Counselling is a very personal experience, and I believe you should feel comfortable and able to be yourself.
My role is not to judge you or tell you what you should do. Instead, I offer you a space where you can talk openly, feel heard and begin to make sense of what you are experiencing. We can work together at a pace that feels right for you, exploring your current situation and the choices that may be available to you.
My Approach
I work from a humanistic approach, which means I see you as a whole person. Sometimes the difficulties we experience can affect many different areas of our lives, and it can help to have the time and space to explore these feelings without judgement.
I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My approach respects your individuality, freedom and choices. We can focus on how you are feeling in the here and now, while also recognising that your past experiences and thoughts about the future can be an important part of understanding where you are today.
There is no right or wrong way to feel, and you do not need to have all the answers before we begin. We can simply start with where you are now and gently explore what you need.
A Calm and Private Space
I offer one-to-one and couples counselling from my therapy room at home, situated in my garden. It is a quiet, private and tranquil space away from the busyness of everyday life, where you can have some time dedicated to yourself or your relationship.
I have experience of working with clients on both a short-term and long-term basis, and we can discuss what feels most appropriate for your individual circumstances and needs.
If you are wondering whether counselling might be right for you, perhaps you could ask yourself: what would you like to be different in your life right now?
You are very welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation, and we can take it from there, with no pressure or expectations.
Training, qualifications & experience
Certificate in Couples Counselling
Certificate in Clinical Supervision Including Online and Telephone Working
Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling (Bath Spa University)
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Other Training includes
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Human Trafficking- Certificate of completion
Paediatric first Aid
Awareness of Child abuse and Neglect - Core V4
Attended A Freedom Programme Workshop
Engaging Motivation and Starting to Change Behaviour Public Health Workshop
Basic Substance Use Awareness and Adults Workshop
Working with LGBT Young People Training
Domestic Abuse training
MARAC Training
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 - £90.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual counselling sessions are from £60 for a 50 minute session
Supervision - from £70 for one hour, £90 for an hour and a half.
Supervision for Student Counsellors in placement, contact me for details of concession fees.
Couples Counselling from £75 per session.
Home visits available subject to my availability and mileage might be charged depending on location.
All sessions are payable one week in advance with a 48 hour cancellation policy in place.
When I work
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