Liz Jenkins
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About me
Welcome
I’m a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, and Sand Tray Therapist, offering both short‑ and long‑term counselling tailored to your individual needs.
If you’re feeling alone, unheard, or misunderstood, you’re not alone. These experiences can create isolation, anxiety, and self‑doubt. I offer a safe, confidential, and compassionate space where we can explore your inner world together, supporting you on your journey toward greater self‑understanding, healing, and meaningful change.
I also work alongside my qualified therapy dog, who is trained and insured. For many clients, his calm, grounding presence brings comfort, regulation, and a sense of safety. He is always optional, and we can discuss whether his presence would support your therapeutic process.
How I Can Help
I provide individual and couples counselling, drawing on extensive experience in supporting people through:
Anxiety and depression
Trauma, PTSD & c‑PTSD
Domestic abuse
Substance misuse
Childhood sexual abuse
Miscarriage and stillbirth
(Member of the Foundation for Infant Loss)
Military‑related trauma
(Specialist support for veterans and service personnel)
My Approach
I work integratively, drawing from a range of psychological models to meet your unique needs. A key part of my practice is Sand Tray Therapy, a powerful, creative, and non‑verbal approach that allows you to express and explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Using symbols, figures, and the grounding sensory qualities of sand, this method can gently access deeper layers of emotion, insight, and healing.
Whether through talking therapy, sand tray work, or a blend of both, we will work at your pace and in a way that feels safe and supportive.
Neurodiversity‑Affirming Support
If you’re neurodivergent, or if clarity, structure, or sensory awareness help you feel more settled, we can shape our sessions in ways that feel grounding and supportive. This might include:
A clear structure or visual outline for the session
Space to pause and process before responding
Communication that matches your preferred style, whether direct or gentle
Creative, written, or non‑verbal ways of expressing your thoughts and feelings
There is no expectation to mask or adjust who you are. You are welcome to show up as your full, authentic self.
Professional Standards
I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics, ensuring the highest standards of professional and ethical practice.
I also work with Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and have extensive experience supporting clients within workplace and organisational settings.
Learn More
You can read more about my approach and reflections in my blogs:
www.irinnicounselling.com
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling from Middlesex University and over 16 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. These include domestic abuse, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, and childhood abuse recovery.
My practice is rooted in ongoing professional development, and I have undertaken specialist training in areas such as:
Sandplay Therapy
Self-Harm and Suicide Intervention
Bereavement and Loss
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
Psychosomatic Disorders
Substance Misuse
Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse
I am also an Accredited Member of the Foundation for Infant Loss, offering sensitive, informed support to those affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss.
At the heart of my work is a commitment to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, rebuild your confidence, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
If you’re looking for support, I invite you to get in touch. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and lasting change.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Sandplay Therapist
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
60.00 for individuals
70.00 for couples
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Further information
I’m a relational counsellor and Sand Tray Therapist, offering a calm, confidential space where you can explore your inner world at a pace that feels safe for you. Sand Tray work sits at the heart of my practice, using symbols, figures, and the sensory grounding of sand to help you express experiences that may be hard to put into words. It’s a gentle, creative way of connecting with parts of yourself that need attention, healing, or understanding.
My approach is neurodiversity‑affirming. If clarity, structure, sensory awareness, or extra processing time support you, we can shape sessions around what helps you feel settled and fully yourself. You’re welcome to express your thoughts and feelings verbally, creatively, or non‑verbally, whatever feels most natural.
I offer weekly one‑hour sessions for adults (18+), with experience in trauma, PTSD and c‑PTSD, domestic abuse, childhood sexual abuse, dissociation, anxiety, and panic. My therapy room is comfortable, and set up for both talking therapy and Sand Tray work, with free parking available.
I am a UKCP Registered and Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, a member of Matrix College and PCIPC, and an Accredited Member of the Foundation for Infant Loss. I also provide clinical supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors.
If you’re considering therapy, I’m happy to talk through how we might work together. Feel free to get in touch.
