About me
I am a BACP‑accredited and Bupa‑recognised counsellor offering a calm, steady, non‑judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you. Many people come to therapy unsure where to begin, you don’t need to have the “right” words. We can find them together.
My approach is relational, which means I place great importance on the connection we build. A safe, trusting relationship can help you explore experiences, past or present, that are affecting your life now. Together we will make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour, and gently explore any changes you may want to make.
Clients often tell me that being truly heard, sometimes for the first time, brings relief and clarity. Therapy can help you understand the meanings you’ve attached to your experiences, strengthen your sense of self, and support you to move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
I value each person’s individuality and will adapt my way of working to suit your needs. I hold a firm belief in your capacity to grow, heal, and change, and I see the therapeutic relationship as a supportive space where that growth can take root.
I have worked with adults for many years and have experience in areas such as:
Attachment difficulties
Bereavement and loss
Depression and anxiety
Identity and self‑exploration
Fertility issues
Grief
Low self‑esteem
Low mood
Relationship difficulties
Spirituality
Stress
Addiction
Neurodiversity
If you’re dealing with something not listed here, you’re welcome to get in touch, you don’t need to fit into a category to seek support.
I have completed specialist training in bereavement counselling and have worked with Cruse Bereavement Support.
Choosing the right counsellor can feel overwhelming. To help you get a sense of whether we might be a good fit, I offer a free 10–15 minute phone call. You can ask any questions you may have, share what you’re hoping for from therapy, and get a feel for how it might be to work together. If it feels right, we can arrange ongoing sessions.
Please email me if you’d like to arrange this initial call.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling
- Certificate in Counselling
- Cruse Bereavement Support Training, work as a Cruse volunteer.
- Telephone and Online Counselling Training accredited by ACTO and NCS
- ADHD and Autism awareness
- Bristol Psychotherapy Association Online Offending & Neurodiversity
- Online workshop on Sex & Sexuality
- The Grove Practice Essentials of Trauma Therapy online course
- Extensive experience of working with addiction and mental illness through my work at a Salvation Army Hostel.
- I have provided counselling for Victim Support and the emergency services.
- Currently undertaking a Masters in Supervision and Psychotherapy
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£55 per session.
Limited concessionary rates available for those on low income.
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