About me
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious or low, or perhaps you simply know that something in your life doesn’t feel quite right. You don’t need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling.
I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can talk openly, feel genuinely heard and begin to understand yourself and find a way forward. I believe counselling should feel like a conversation between two people, rather than something clinical or intimidating.
I work in a pluralistic way, which means there is no single approach that suits everyone. We can work together to find what feels most useful for you. My approach is grounded particularly in person-centred and psychodynamic counselling, while also drawing on other approaches and practical strategies where they may help.
I can support you with issues including anxiety, low mood, stress, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, life changes and times when you may simply feel lost or unsure of what comes next.
I offer online counselling and walking therapy, giving you the choice of working in the way that feels most comfortable for you. I am also a qualified hypnotherapist and, where appropriate, hypnotherapy can be incorporated into our counselling work.
Taking the first step can sometimes feel difficult, so I offer a free 15-minute online consultation where we can meet briefly, talk about what has brought you to counselling and see whether you feel I might be the right counsellor for you.
You’re welcome to contact me by text or WhatsApp; please message rather than call, as I’m often unable to answer the phone.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice, following completion of my Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory. I am an Accredited Registrant with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
I also hold a Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy and a Certificate in Life Coaching, alongside a BA (Hons) and PGCE.
My counselling training is pluralistic, with a strong foundation in person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. I have experience working with adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and significant life changes.
I undertake regular supervision and ongoing professional development as part of my practice.
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are £55 for 60 minutes. I offer a limited number of concessionary sessions at £40. I also offer a free 15-minute initial online consultation.
Further information
I offer online counselling as well as walking therapy in the Bournemouth area. I also offer a free 15-minute online consultation, giving us an opportunity to briefly talk about what you are looking for and whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
