About me
I am a MBACP registered and experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in East Hertfordshire. As an Integrative therapist; this simply means I trained in a variety of different therapeutic approaches. The benefit of being an integrative therapist is that I can be adaptable and flexible in terms of what each individual client needs. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where we can explore what is happening for you, with gentle challenge to support reflection and change.
I have been working with clients since 2016, and have extensive experience in working with Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement and Loss, OCD, Life Transitions, Health Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Identity Issues, Maternal / Parental Mental Health, Trauma, PTSD, ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences), Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault and Childhood Sexual Abuse.
As a registered member of the BACP I abide by the ethical framework, I am committed to fulfilling BACP requirements for continuing professional development and regularly undertake training and supervision.
In addition to the above, I have over 25 years of teaching experience across SEND, primary and secondary settings. Working within education has deepened my understanding of child and adolescent development, neurodiversity, family systems and the impact that school experiences can have on emotional wellbeing. This experience informs my therapeutic practice by enabling me to work with sensitivity, flexibility and insight when supporting young people, parents and adults whose experiences have been shaped by educational or developmental contexts.
My practice is based in East Hertfordshire, where I provide a professional, discreet and confidential space in which we can explore your story in depth and potentially understand the narratives that have shaped you.
I can also offer a creative approach that allows us to explore your experiences in ways that may support deeper reflection, insight and personal meaning. In addition to a traditional office space, I can also offer access to an outdoor Sensory Zen Garden, providing a calm and reflective space to support grounding, emotional exploration and therapeutic work (Please enquire for availability).
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified registered Integrative Therapist, MBACP. I am also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7).
I trained at the Minster Centre, a UKCP registered training institute, one of Europe’s leading integrative counselling and psychotherapy training institutes.
In addition to the above I have over 25 years of teaching experience including SEND, primary and secondary settings.
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
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessionary rates available for trainee counsellors and NHS workers.
Further information
I currently work with clients aged 16 and above.
I offer face to face sessions, online and telephone appointments.
