About me
There are times in life when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck, disconnected from ourselves or others - when our usual ways of coping no longer seem to help. You don’t have to face this alone. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel heard without judgment. As a compassionate, experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I draw on Systemic, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and creative (e.g., Gestalt) approaches to support understanding, bring hope, healing, and meaningful change.
In short-term work, we might focus on developing practical strategies to help you cope more effectively and feel more balanced day-to-day. In longer-term therapy, we may explore deeper emotional experiences - understanding how your past and present relationships shape your wellbeing and sense of self, so that new choices and change become possible.
I offer a warm, safe, and confidential space where you can explore your inner world at your own pace. I am committed to creating a collaborative and non-judgmental environment where you feel supported in working towards the goals that matter to you - whether that’s reducing distress, gaining clarity, improving relationships, or deepening self-understanding.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a PG Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7) BA Hons degree in Integrative Counselling, and a Level 7 IAPT (NHS)Diploma in Couples Therapy for Depression. I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor.
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to their ethical and professional standards.
I have a wide range of experience:
- NHS High Intensity Counselling Psychotherapist CTFD
- Private Counselling Psychotherapist
- Counsellor /Manager at Counselling4Yeovil
- School Counsellor
- Counsellor Margaret Jackson Centre
Qualifications:
- Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Counselling Supervision
- Level 7 PG Diploma Couples Therapy for Depression (Tavistock Relationships)
- BA (Hons) Counselling (Level 6) Middlesex University
- Dip HE Level 5 Counselling Middlesex University
- BTEC NatDip Level 3 Caring Services
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
I also offer Couples Therapy for Depression for couples where one or both partners are experiencing relationship distress and depression. The model is a NICE-approved evidence-based model, which is delivered over 16 - 20 sessions.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- £60 for an individual session
- £100 for Couples Session
- £50 per hour for Counselling Supervision (£75 for 1.5 hrs)
- Concessions available, please enquire
When I work
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Further information
I offer short- and long-term therapy for adults and couples in a warm, supportive space. My approach is trauma-informed and inclusive, with experience supporting neurodivergent clients. Together, we can explore what’s troubling you, deepen self-understanding, and find practical ways to move forward. Sessions are available in person or online for flexibility.
