About me
Counselling can provide an understanding of issues which can prevent us from enjoying life, reaching our potential and having healthy, happy relationships. We are all affected by life's journey and can often have deep-rooted, painful issues that may be limiting us. I offer a safe, confidential and empathic space where together we can gain awareness of unconscious behaviour, work to overcome issues and facilitate positive change. I can help you to explore your emotions, create new insights and break troubling thoughts or behaviour patterns.
I am a qualified, experienced counsellor with over 8 years' experience, which means I draw on a variety of theories to support my work. I believe that the relationship that is created between a client and their counsellor plays a significant part in the counselling process. I aim to work with you in such a way that will support you as you address difficult, painful issues from your past or present. You might be feeling low, anxious, confused or struggling with something specific. I provide a basis on which to explore new or different ways of living your life and relationships.
I also work with young people to reduce emotional barriers to learning and lots of other issues such as anxiety, identity, depression, self-esteem and irrational fears that may be impacting their development.
Training, qualifications & experience
Certificate of Proficiency - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Working under their code of ethics
Training:
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision Including Online and Telephone Working Level 6
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
CPCAB Level 2 Understanding Substance Misuse
Introduction to Counselling Children & Young People Proficiency CPCAB Endorsed CPD
Certificate in Academic Writing
Enhanced DBS Certificate
CPD includes: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Attachment Theory, Counselling Children and Adolescents, Dream Analysis, Grief and Loss, Neurodiversity, Race and Ethnicity, Suicide Prevention/Awareness, Trauma and PTSD, Working with Relational Depth, Sand Tray Therapy
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.
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.
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
Alongside my therapy practice, I offer reflective clinical supervision for therapists working in private or mixed practice. The supervision provides a contained, impartial space to step back and think about your clinical work and professional role.
I have over ten years of experience working with children and young people with emotional barriers to learning. I can help support parents, children and adolescents with issues such as loss, divorce, challenges at school, bullying, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and irrational fears that may be impacting their development
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The cost of one to one sessions is £50 for 50 minutes. My aim is to make counselling affordable to all, should you be a student, I have a few spaces where I can offer a reduced fee, subject to availability.
I believe that finding the right therapist is fundamental to your counselling process. Therefore, should you have any questions or queries before we begin to work together, I have happy to explore these with you.
I offer weekly sessions at the same time and same day each week. I also offer flexible sessions for shift work etc.
Payment by cash or bank transfer.
When I work
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Further information
I am fully insured and DBS checked
I am registered with the ICO for Data Protection
I have individual membership of BACP
I abide by the BACP Codes of Ethics
