About me
Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you’re exhausted from carrying everything on your own. You may be constantly anxious, questioning yourself, stuck in painful relationships or wondering why life feels so difficult.
I support adults and young people who feel trapped by the effect of trauma, anxiety, depression and difficult life experiences. Whether what is effecting you is happening now or occurred a long time ago, I can help you to understand why you are feeling the way you do and begin to move forward. In our work I’ll give you the time and space you need to talk openly about your thoughts, feelings, history and experiences. This can help us learn more about who you are and most importantly, how you can fins more happiness and contentment in your life. I’ll be by your side as we dig deeper into understanding yourself and figuring out what’s getting in the way of your goals.
I’ve helped many clients reduce panic attacks, anxiety and feelings of depression. I’ve supported clients to build healthier relationships, understand childhood trauma and regain confidence after difficult life experiences.
Type of Therapy
I am an integrative counsellor meaning that I blend a variety of techniques to best serve you. Listening without judgment is at the heart of my work. Clients in our sessions quickly feel at ease because I work in a calm, warm and straightforward way- I ask thoughtful questions that you may not have considered before to help you notice patterns that could be key in making sense what's happening. This approach has helped clients gain understanding of how their previous experiences influence their current life. Clients have often told me that they feel understood and validated during our sessions. The calm environment gives them the head space to explore what is going on inside and causing their current feelings. Clients can feel a great sense of relief after our sessions after being listened to and been given the reassurance that we will be able to face whatever they bring to therapy and find a way forward.
I offer counselling to young people (16yrs+) and adults online and face-to-face from a warm and comfortable therapy room in the heart of Chelmsford. I have worked in various settings including colleges, universities and residential settings. A lot of my work has focused on adverse life events and trauma.
Beginning Sessions
If you are considering how counselling could help you or have any questions about the process then I offer a free 15 minute phone call were we may discuss what brings you to therapy. I have availability for evening work to fit in with your schedule, either face to face or online. Please contact me to start working together
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience working with a wide range of client experiences some of which include, but are not limited to, personality disorders, OCD, childhood abuse, sexual violence survivors, traumatic life events, social anxiety, low self esteem, domestic violence, self harm, suicidality, persistent anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
My career through various mental health settings has provided me with experience in the social care sector, charities, education, as well as private practice. I have experience working with young people and extensive experience within the area of trauma.
- Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy- University of East London
- BSc in Applied Psychology - University of Leicester
- Level 3 Advanced Trauma Training
- Level 3 Understanding Autism
- Level 2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention
- BACP Accredited
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
15 minute phone call: free
50 minute session: £60
Concessions available dependent on personal circumstances. Please ask in your enquiry.
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