About me
There are times in life when things can feel difficult to manage, even when everything may look fine from the outside.
Perhaps you're experiencing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Maybe you're struggling with low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties or a significant change in your life. You may be carrying difficult or traumatic experiences from your past, or simply feel lost, stuck or unsure which direction to take.
Sometimes you don't know exactly what is wrong — you just know that you don't feel like yourself any more and would like things to change.
Counselling offers a space to pause and give yourself some time and attention. A place where you don't have to pretend everything is okay, and where you can talk openly without fear of judgement.
I am a trauma-informed, person-centred counsellor. I believe you are the expert on your own experience, and I won't tell you what you should do or try to fit you into a particular way of thinking.
Instead, we can gently explore what you're experiencing together, making sense of thoughts, feelings and patterns that may be difficult to understand or manage on your own. I work collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you, with empathy, respect, warmth and compassion at the heart of our work.
My aim is to create a relationship where you feel safe enough to be yourself, heard without judgement and accepted for who you are. Through counselling, you may begin to understand yourself and your experiences differently, reconnect with your own strengths and feel more able to move forward.
I work with adults and young people aged 11+, and I am currently undertaking further specialist training in working with young people aged 11–25.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a BA (Hons) in Social Policy.
My counselling training is grounded in the person-centred approach, with a strong emphasis on empathy, acceptance, the therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively with each individual.
I am also currently completing a Level 5 Certificate in Working with Young People, specialising in counselling young people aged 11–25. I have chosen to undertake this additional training because I want to develop a deeper understanding of the particular developmental, emotional and social needs of young people and ensure that my practice with this age group is informed, safe and ethical.
My Level 5 studies include areas such as safeguarding and child protection, attachment, trauma, teenage brain development, self-harm, social media issues, solution-focused approaches and working within appropriate boundaries with young people.
As part of this training, I am beginning a school placement to gain further supervised experience of counselling young people.
I am committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice, and work within the ethical framework and professional standards of my counselling training and professional membership.
Prior to my counselling training, I worked in Connexions, supporting young people to identify and overcome barriers to education, employment and training.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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Further information
I offer online counselling to adults and young people aged 11+. Online counselling can be a flexible option for people who may find travelling difficult, have busy lives, or simply feel more comfortable talking from their own surroundings.
You don't need to know exactly what you want from counselling before contacting me. If you're unsure whether I might be the right counsellor for you, we can have a conversation about what's bringing you here and whether working together could be a good fit.
I aim to make the first step as easy and comfortable as possible.
For younger clients, I consider carefully whether online counselling is appropriate for the individual, taking into account their age, developmental stage, circumstances, ability to engage online and safeguarding needs. I work collaboratively with parents or carers where appropriate, while respecting the young person's developing independence and confidentiality.
If you are a parent considering counselling for your young person, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss whether online counselling may be suitable and to ask any questions you may have.
