About me
Hi, are you feeling stuck?
There are times when we have all found life difficult or overwhelming. We are sometimes left wondering which way to turn or worried how things may turn out. Sometimes we find it hard to climb out of a rut we have got ourselves into.
Do you need counselling?
People tend to seek counselling when they have become someone they are uncomfortable with, they feel stuck or they are experiencing things that are causing some distress.
Clients often express the need to change how they are living, to feel better in themselves and become more confident and content.
Counselling can help change the rest of your life
Being stuck and unable to see a way forward is very common, it can lead to anxiety, panic attacks, low mood and depression. Counselling sessions are a safe space to express your feelings openly to begin to understand your situation and instigate change.
Counselling is a journey of self-discovery, to enhance understanding, acceptance and independence. As a person-centred counsellor, I will support you on this journey so that you feel heard and understood, and can then move towards your goals. I believe that everyone has the ability to change their lives, that our history is just that; it's our past not our future.
My client's feedback from our sessions has included feeling heard and understood, not feeling so alone, becoming more confident, working out a plan for the future when the future had looked quite bleak and most importantly feeling themselves again; sometimes an even a better version of themselves. Counselling can change your future and lead you down a path you didn't even see was there.
What I offer
My aim is to provide a professional service with a down to earth approach, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, for older children, adults, and couples.
I specialise in trauma; I would describe this as a single event or a series of experiences that have not only impacted you at the time, but have also influenced the way you live your life right now.
I also have extensive experience with many varying issues, such as relationships, family issues, self harm and stress, please send me a message or call me to discuss your needs.
As an autism friendly practice, I offer a free 15 minute meet me session to discuss what to expect and any extra support that I can offer. You could bring someone along to this session for support if you wanted to.
I offer a limited number of reduced rate sessions per week to clients on a low income, because I believe no one should have to miss out on getting the help they need. Please ask for current availability for these sessions, there is a waiting list if they are full.
Pricing and my working hours information can be found under the fees & availability section below.
Where to find me
My practice is based in the Aura Business Centre at Mansfield House in Sleaford. Limited disabled access is available as my room is based on the ground floor, but there are some restrictions due to the age of the building, more information available on request.
If you would like to arrange an appointment or if you have any questions, please message me via email or text, including a brief summary of why you feel you need counselling. I also offer a free 10 minute introduction chat, if you would prefer to talk rather than message. I aim to answer enquiries within 24hrs during weekdays, weekend enquiries may not receive a response until the next working day.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications include:
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Cognitive behaviour therapy diploma
- Advanced cognitive behavioural therapy diploma
My experience
I set up my own private practice 7 years ago, and before this I worked as a counsellor for an organisation that supported people of all ages who had been affected by sexual abuse, including their partners and family members. I have also worked with students, both at a Lincoln school and at the University.
Continuing Professional Development
As a member of the BACP, I am committed to continually improving my knowledge base by completing at least 30 hours of CPD each year to enhance my client work.
My CPD training includes
- Relational trauma & disorganised attachment
- Sexual abuse
- Domestic abuse
- Couples counselling
- Dissociation of trauma
- Working with shame
- Suicide and self-harm
- Autism
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
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Additional information
I offer a free 10 minute telephone introduction call if required
Individual 50 minute session daytime £46, after 5pm £50
Couples 50 minute session £65
Extended 80 minute for couples £85
Payment is by cash or card at each session or bank transfer 24 hours before each session
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