About me
Need to talk? Need to figure things out? Need to be understood? I’m here.
Counselling is more than problem-solving. It’s being heard without judgement. It’s being understood, and supported by a trained human who can notice the emotions, patterns, and unspoken experiences behind your words. Real change often happens through that relationship — something that technology or AI such as Chat GPT cannot replace.
I currently have availability so please do get in touch. I offer in-person, online and telephone counselling.
My practice in based in Churwell, Morley, Leeds (LS27). It is close to junctions on the M62, M621 and M1 motorways which makes it accessible from other areas in West Yorkshire such as Leeds, Bradford, Dewsbury, Birstall, Batley, Wakefield.
I have a lovely quiet peaceful and relaxing therapy room.I provide a safe and non-judgmental space you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences confidentially.
I offer individual and couple/relationship therapy.
My Approach:
I use an integrative approach to counselling, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to suit your individual needs. This may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, psychodynamic and Mindfulness techniques. My goal is to help you find clarity, heal from past wounds, and build a fulfilling and balanced life.
I’m qualified and registered with the British association for counselling and psychotherapy (BACP). This means that my training and experience is throughly checked and regularly reviewed by the leading professional organisation.
You can decide whether you would like our sessions to be in person or remotely, online or by telephone.
I offer weekly, bi-weekly and in some cases monthly appointments. Usually a counselling session lasts around 50-60 mins, although this can be amended to suit your needs.
Please do get in touch for a free warm and friendly chat about what you are wanting from counselling and how I could help you achieve this.
I usually work Monday to Friday. I also have some evening and weekend times available so please get in touch and we can arrange the right time for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Currently studying Level 7 masters in contemporary relationship studies.
- BA (hons) degree in counselling solutions. Level 6.
- Diploma in therapeutic counselling level 4
- Diploma in counselling level 3
- Diploma in counselling for children and young people
- Certificate in online and telephone counselling
- Certificate in safeguarding children
- Certificate in Safeguarding adults
- Cruse bereavement training
- Mental health awareness level 2
- Samaritans training
- Suicide awareness and prevention
- various CPD courses, certificates and training.
Experience
As an experienced counsellor, I am continuing my professional development with a masters degree in contemporary relationship studies.
I have experience of working in both primary and secondary schools, counselling children and young people.
I also worked in prison bereavement services counselling female adults.
I have experience of volunteer work with the Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement.
I also volunteered for a domestic and sexual abuse/violence charity as telephone caller support.
During my training I worked with a bereavement charity, counselling parents and families grieving the loss of a child.
I also had a placement with HMP Leeds, counselling men in prison.
Before I chose to re-train as a counsellor, I had a career working as a private banking advisor for a high street bank. I helped many people at a time of major life changes such as moving home, starting a family, retirement or redundancy. I gained experience of building trusting relationships with people, being able to listen with empathy and without judgement throughout difficult life situations.
I have also experienced my own personal life difficulties. I was supported through these with counselling. I know that being able to talk openly to someone who is genuinely listening and wants to help can make a huge difference and that's why I re-trained as a counsellor, so that I can help others too.
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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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
couples/relationship therapy is offered at a cost of £75 per session.
I offer a discounted fee for trainee counsellors.
I have some sessions available at a reduced fee for people receiving certain benefits.
Please get in touch to discuss these further.
Further information
I can offer discounted fees for trainee counsellors.
