About me
Feeling overwhelmed; anxiety is on the rise; heart is continuously racing; having constant negative thoughts and your usual survival techniques are not working; then please, stop, pause and breathe.
These are signs that it may be a good time to seek help and if you are reading this right now, then you are already taking that first step.
As a qualified counsellor, I have experience working with a wide range of clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, childhood trauma and low self esteem.
Life is complex and sometimes you just cannot do it alone. This is where I hope to be able to help you find who you really are and your full potential.
Current position:
I have my own private counselling practice working with clients of all ages, to help and provide support covering a wide range of issues. This can include anxiety, relationship breakdowns, bereavement, loss, miscarriage, and sexual abuse, to mention a few. I also work in couples counselling, focusing on your well-being as a couple. to help restore a better understanding of each other.
Alongside my private practice, I work in a school setting where I counsel sixth-form students, supporting them through any mental health concerns during their time in education, and also work with teachers who may be struggling with burnout or low self-confidence. I also work as a specialist mentor with University students of all ages, supporting them with anxiety, stress, personal concerns and practical elements like organisation, planning and revision techniques.
How I work:
I am a person-centred therapist, but I also like to integrate other modalities to suit your personal needs, as everyone is individual.
I offer a safe place for you to explore your emotions, feelings and behaviours, ensuring at all times that I am practicing safely and ethically.
It is your space to bring whatever you feel, where I will listen with patience and understanding.
You know yourself best and I will support you in building your own strategies to help you work through your own life challenges.
First steps:
I offer in person counselling, online or by phone, whatever makes you feel more comfortable. I work from a lovely location in Enfield town (EN1).
Working online can feel daunting, but from experience you can have the same results from in person. It has lots of benefits; like being able to choose a space that is more comfortable and convenient for you and no travel costs to consider.
If you just want to have a chat to understand more about counselling and find out whether I am the right fit for you, then please do not be afraid to contact me to arrange an initial 30-minute consultation.
Please know that there is never any pressure on my part and that you are in full control of any decision you make.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Theory
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- MBACP registered member
- BA Degree Hons
- PGCE - I am also an experienced Secondary School Teacher, working for 26 years to date with children and young adults ranging from 11 to 18.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I work with teachers supporting them with the day to day pressures and stresses involved in a very demanding working profession. I try to help them create a work/life balance.
I support and mentor young adults/adults through the challenges involved in school life, university, be it organisation, relationships, exams, and any emotional anxiety that may arise.
I work in couples counselling to help rebuild relationships with care and understanding, ensuring both voices are heard, and to delicately navigate periods of uncertainty or change.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer discounts to key workers, students, including trainee counsellors and if anyone is having any form of financial difficulty.
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