About me
Sometimes life can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply not quite yourself. You may be struggling with something that has happened recently, or carrying the impact of experiences that happened much longer ago. You may understand what is happening logically, but still find that your thoughts, feelings or relationships are affected. You don't have to have everything figured out before you come to counselling.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening for you, at your own pace. My approach is collaborative: we work together to understand your experiences, make sense of what you are feeling and explore what might help you move forward.
I have a particular interest in trauma, healthcare harm and the additional harm that can sometimes occur when people seek help from the very systems or organisations they trusted. I understand that experiences of being dismissed, blamed, disbelieved or not listened to can have a profound and lasting impact.
Counselling isn't about telling you what to do. It is about having someone alongside you who will listen carefully, take your experiences seriously and help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, difficult life experiences, relationship difficulties, loss, or simply feeling that you need some support, you are welcome to get in touch.
You don't have to face everything on your own. Sometimes, having a safe place to begin is the first step. Please get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Accredited Rewind Practitioner with International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy.
- Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision of Counselling Practice
- TA101 - Basic training in Transactional Analysis
- Bereavement Support Programme - CRUSE Bereavement care
- Diploma in Counselling
I qualified in 2014 and have since continued my training in counselling and psychotherapy to doctoral level and exploring difference types of counselling.
My core modality is person centred incorporating whatever is useful to each client as appropriate.
I hold a Senior Accreditation with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I have worked with the NHS on high profile major inquiries into patient harm supporting families to give evidence of their experiences. I have a sound understanding of the impact of trauma of all kinds within the everyday life of an individual.
I have also trained high profile organisations in being able to be more trauma aware.
I am the Author of a book - Counselling for Healthcare Harm (2026) Ethics International Press.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Healthcare harm and trauma, Moral Injury, Second Harm
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Face to Face - £60
Online - £50
