About me
A space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted
I was wondering, are you someone who tends to put other people first, keep your feelings to yourself or try to manage everything alone?
Perhaps you’ve become so used to looking after others and coping with life’s challenges that you’ve lost touch with your own needs. Maybe there’s something weighing on you, or you’re struggling with feelings you don’t quite understand.
Sometimes, we become so used to coping that we find it difficult to speak up, set boundaries or believe that our feelings matter. Perhaps you don’t even know where to begin, only that something doesn’t feel right.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. I understand how difficult it can be to open up to someone about the things that really matter, and how important it is to feel that you can trust the person sitting alongside you.
At Heart and Soul Therapy, I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard and explore your experiences at your own pace. I want you to feel that your feelings are taken seriously, that you don’t have to pretend to be okay, and that you can share the parts of yourself you may have found difficult to talk about elsewhere.
My understanding of the importance of feeling heard and understood is informed by both my professional experience and my own experiences of seeking support. I know how meaningful it can be to have the space to speak openly, make sense of things and begin to see yourself with greater compassion.
Together, we can explore what’s weighing on you, understand patterns that may have developed over time and consider what you need to move forward. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, shame, bereavement, relationship difficulties or the lasting effects of earlier experiences, you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin.
I believe counselling can be a valuable investment in yourself. It isn’t always easy, and exploring difficult feelings can sometimes be uncomfortable, but you don’t have to navigate that process alone.
You deserve to feel heard. Your experiences matter, and so do you.
If you’re thinking about counselling but aren’t quite sure where to start, I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation. It’s an opportunity for us to have an initial conversation, ask questions and explore whether working together feels right for you.
You don’t have to take every step today. Sometimes, one small step is enough to begin.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold degrees in Molecular Biology (BSc Hons) and Counselling (FdA) and I am a Member of the BACP (MBACP). I combine my understanding about the human body with counselling theory and skills to create a bespoke therapeutic experience for each individual client.
I have experience working with different types of charities, where I supported people experiencing bereavement and loss, as well as economic deprivation and hardship. I also have experience working for a company which supports clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, low self-esteem and body image and currently work in private practice with face-to-face premises in Redcar and Guisborough areas.
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.
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Fees
£58.00 per session
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For payment of sessions I will send you an email titled 'Link-Pay' which will contain a payment link to be paid in advance 5 days before the session date.
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