About me
I am an accredited integrative psychotherapist offering a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy.
You may be feeling anxious or overwhelmed, struggling within relationships, caught in patterns that keep repeating, trying to make sense of difficult experiences, or simply feeling that something in your life needs to change.
Whatever has brought you here, you do not need to have everything worked out before coming to therapy.
How I work
I believe every person is unique, so I do not work from a “one size fits all” approach. Instead, I tailor therapy to you – your experiences, personality, needs and what you would like to gain from counselling.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw from a range of approaches, including:
Person-Centred Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Attachment-based approaches
Schema Therapy-informed work
Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed work
At the heart of therapy is the relationship we build together. I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and able to explore what is happening for you at your own pace.
Therapy is not always simply about managing symptoms. Together, we can explore what may sit underneath the way you are feeling.
Earlier experiences, relationships and significant life events can shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. Sometimes ways of coping that were once protective can later leave us feeling anxious, disconnected, self-critical or caught in repeating patterns.
Where appropriate, we may explore attachment, earlier experiences and long-standing beliefs to help you understand not only what you are feeling, but why.
Rather than asking, “What is wrong with me?”, therapy can begin to explore, “What has happened to me, what have I learned to believe, and what have I needed to do to cope?”
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy
I have considerable experience working with neurodivergent children, teenagers and adults, including people with ADHD and autism, those awaiting assessment, and those beginning to explore whether neurodivergence may help them understand themselves more fully.
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming. I recognise that neurodivergence can influence emotional regulation, executive functioning, relationships, sensory experiences, self-esteem, overwhelm and burnout.
Rather than expecting you to adapt to therapy, I adapt the way I work to suit you. This may include adjusting the pace or structure of sessions, adapting communication and exploring strategies that work with your individual way of processing and experiencing the world.
Rubes, my gentle double doodle, is often present in my therapy room and can provide a calm and reassuring presence, particularly for children, young people and neurodivergent clients.
Trauma-informed therapy and EMDR
I work in a trauma-informed way and am currently completing professional training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Subject to successful completion of my training, I hope to begin incorporating EMDR into my therapeutic work from the end of January 2027.
EMDR can support the processing of trauma and distressing life experiences that continue to feel emotionally “stuck”.
Ultimately, my aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your experiences and create changes that feel meaningful and sustainable for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Experience
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Accredited Registrant with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
My professional qualifications include:
Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology – Keele University
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Counselling Psychology – Keele University
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Counselling Psychology – Keele University
Certificate in Counselling Skills – North Birmingham College
Certificate in Counselling Theory – North Birmingham College
I have over 15 years’ experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults and adults across a range of settings, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, charities, community organisations and private practice.
I have five years’ experience supporting university students, including two years providing therapeutic support within a university counselling setting and a further three years working as a specialist mentor supporting neurodivergent university students.
Alongside my private psychotherapy practice, I continue to work as a specialist mentor supporting neurodivergent adults, giving me extensive experience of working with ADHD, autism, executive functioning difficulties, emotional regulation, overwhelm, masking, confidence and the wider impact neurodivergence can have on everyday life, relationships, education and employment.
My therapeutic practice is integrative and informed by a range of approaches, including CBT, DBT, attachment-based approaches, Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed work.
I am also currently undertaking professional training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and hope to incorporate EMDR into my practice following successful completion of my training.
I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly undertake further training to ensure my practice continues to evolve and respond to the individual needs of the people I work with.
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
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees
Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy
£65 per 60-minute session
Sessions are available:
Face-to-face from my private therapy room in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield
Online via video call
By telephone
Initial Consultation
£65 for 60 minutes
Your first appointment is an initial consultation. This session gives us time to explore what has brought you to therapy, gather relevant background information and begin to understand what you would like support with.
It also gives you the opportunity to experience how I work and consider whether you feel comfortable continuing therapy with me.
There is no expectation to share everything during the first session. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Complimentary Introductory Call
I offer an optional 20-minute complimentary telephone call before you decide whether you would like to book an initial consultation.
This gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, briefly discuss what you are looking for from therapy and get a sense of whether I may be the right therapist for you.
There is no obligation to book ongoing therapy following this call.
Availability
I am currently accepting new clients and have a limited number of appointments available.
If you are considering therapy and would like to find out whether I may be the right therapist for you, you are very welcome to get in touch.
You can arrange a complimentary 20-minute introductory call, enquire about current availability or book an initial consultation.
Reaching out for support can sometimes feel daunting, and you do not need to know exactly what you need or what you want to say before making contact.
Corporate Services
Alongside my private psychotherapy practice, I also provide corporate counselling, employee wellbeing and specialist neurodiversity support for organisations.
Support can be tailored to the individual needs of the organisation and may include:
Employee counselling and psychological support
Workplace wellbeing support
Support following difficult or distressing workplace experiences
Individual therapeutic or wellbeing sessions
Corporate services are quoted individually depending on the nature, frequency and requirements of the support requested.
For corporate enquiries and bespoke quotations, please contact me directly.
When I work
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Further information
I aim to make therapy as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility, sensory, communication or practical requirements, please let me know prior to your session so that I can make appropriate adjustments wherever possible.
Face-to-face clients have access to private off-road parking directly outside the therapy room, offering both convenience and discretion when arriving and leaving appointments.
Alongside my UK-based practice, I also work with an international client base, providing online psychotherapy to clients living overseas where appropriate.
If you are unsure whether online therapy can be provided in your location, please feel free to contact me to discuss this before booking.
