About me
Hello, and thank you for looking at my page.
Some time ago, I decided to diversify from my work as an education professional to train as a person‑centred therapist. Along the way, I have worked in administration and HR, started a family and cared for elderly relatives.
My experiences have led me to meet you! I am interested in the uniqueness of you and what brings you to the therapeutic space. We all experience difficult times in our lives. Big life events, traumatic episodes and life transitions can take their toll on our mental and emotional well‑being.
Trying to navigate our thoughts and emotions - especially with family members’ or friends’ opinions in the mix - at this time can be a challenge. Choosing to speak with a counsellor allows you to freely explore what’s going on without judgement. Time for you at a time when it is most needed.
I endeavour to provide a warm, honest and confidential space for you to talk. You’re speaking to someone who is independent from it all and able to listen with compassion. I know how important the relationship that we build will be in terms of you having a successful process.
You’ll know when the time is right for you to try counselling. You might get a sense that enough is enough and you need to do something different. Sometimes it is very clear what you want to explore or 'sort out', and other times it is a need to take space for yourself before you can move on. That's what I'm here for. Its a privilege to meet you where you are.
Every choice is a chance.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified with a post-graduate diploma in person-centred counselling in 2008. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy). I set up my practice in 2022 and have loved meeting and working with a diverse range of clients before and since then.
My Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Diploma (2008) Person Centred Counselling, Persona/Stirling University.
- CoSCA Counselling skills certificate (2003), Strathclyde University
- B.Ed Hons Primary education (1995), Glasgow University.
Ethical Practice:
My practice adheres to the BACP's Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I undertake monthly supervision sessions to help ensure the efficacy of my work.
What can I help you with?
For some, it can be reassuring to know I have some experience with the following issues:
- Abuse-domestic, sexual
- Anxiety/Depression
- Bereavement and loss
- Work stresses
- Decision making
- Bullying
- Life changes
- Love
- Fertility/Pregnancy
- Parenting
- Relationship issues
- Education
- Low self-esteem/Lack of confidence
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Emotional awareness
- Becoming you
- Impact of COVID -health/mental stress/job/trauma
- Dementia
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
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Prices begin at £60
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Further information
Initially, I can offer a free 15-minute telephone appointment to give you the chance to ask any questions in particular and see if it feels 'right' to take the next step to booking the appointment. There is no pressure to make up your mind at that moment.
Thereafter, I usually offer 50-minute sessions weekly. I've found this really helps to build trust between the client and myself. The frequency of sessions is agreed between myself and the client and is guided by what feels right for you.
