About me
Counselling is more than just talking and listening; it is a collaborative journey. Together, we will create a supportive space built on compassion and understanding, allowing me to tailor my integrative approach to your specific needs. My work is grounded in person centred philosophy, ensuring that warmth, empathy and acceptance are at the core of every session. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and I will be guided by your individual needs and personal insights. Using a range of established therapeutic models, I aim to offer a safe space for you to explore your world, make sense of your experiences, to find clarity and strength in moving forward and make the changes you desire. This may include looking at early relationships and how these experiences shape current thoughts and feelings. It may also involve developing practical tools and strategies to help you manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
I currently offer online and face to face counselling for adults and young people. Sessions are 50 minutes and usually weekly. I offer a free initial 20 minute assessment session via telephone, where we can discuss what your individual needs are. I would then send you the relevant information via email and invite you to take a few days to consider whether I am the right therapist for you.
Supervision is delivered in an integrative manner using the seven eyed model. I currently offer supervision to both qualified and trainee counsellors.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and have a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Counselling from the University of Surrey. Prior to this, I gained the CPCAB Level 4 diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and CPCAB levels 2 and 3 in counselling studies/skills. Since then, I have completed the CPCAB level 5 in Working with Young People and the Level 6 in Therapeutic Supervision. I have also attended specialised training to enhance what I can offer clients such as Working with Neurodiversity, Working with Disordered Eating and Body Image, Working with Suicide and Self Harm, and Supporting clients in the LGBTQIA+ community.
During the pandemic, I trained as an online and telephone Counsellor.
As part of my bachelor's degree, I carried out a research project on the intricacies of disordered eating.
I have experience working in various settings with clients face to face, via Zoom and telephone. I have worked with clients between the ages of 10 and 65 years old presenting with a range of concerns.
I currently work with adults and young people aged between 10 years and 65yrs+.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees are to be paid by bank transfer at time of booking.
With 48 hours notice, this can be refunded or transferred to a new appointment.
Within 24 hours, cancellations will incur a £25 charge.
When I work
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Offering online and face to face sessions.
Further information
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