About me
Specialising in building self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, brain injury and neurological disorders among others (see below: What I can help with), I am a fully trained counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and offer individuals confidential counselling in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework. Humanistic counselling is based on the principle of helping you to find your “true” self so that you can reach your full potential. I am friendly, empathic, non-judgemental and offer both short and long-term counselling. At present, I am offering face-to-face (in Christchurch, Dorset) and online counselling.
My experience includes counselling both adults and young people, and I have a particular interest (and training) in individuals who are suffering, or have suffered, narcissistic abuse and individuals with neurological disorders or brain injury. I also have experience working with adults and young people with a range of mental health issues (see below; What I can help with) and have also practised in a GP surgery and with various charities.
Our free-of-charge “introductory” reduced session (usually around 10 - 20 minutes) gives us the opportunity to meet, to see if you would like to work with me, and to discuss what you would like to achieve from your counselling. For more information, see my website.
What I can help with:
Anxiety, bereavement, brain tumour, brain injury, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), cultural issues, death/dying, depression, disability, health-related issues/loss, multiple sclerosis (MS), narcissistic abuse, personal development/growth, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationships, self-esteem, self-confidence, spirituality, stress, trauma. Please feel free to ask me if you’d like to talk about something not mentioned on this list, and I will tell you whether or not I am able to help with that.
If you have low self-esteem and/or low self-confidence, we can work together to discover and build up your self-esteem/ confidence, making life much easier and happier.
With much personal experience of a variety of narcissistic relationships and seeing similar experiences in many clients, I specialise in narcissistic abuse. The common dynamic of the relationship with a narcissistic individual often involves narcissistic power, control and manipulation, leaving their partner feeling powerless, often believing that they are unable to be independent, and usually doubting their own mind, thoughts, and memories. Reflecting on common techniques that narcissists tend to employ, such as “love-bombing”, “gaslighting” and “stonewalling”, can lead to a better understanding of the narcissistic abuse that has occurred or is occurring, allowing the client a confidential, safe space to consider their own thoughts with emphasis on building self-esteem and recognising their individual strengths.
I also specialise in brain tumours, brain injury and neurological disorders, working with clients and carers of clients who are coping with brain tumours, brain injury and neurological disorders.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Humanistic Counselling (University of Chichester)
- MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging (University of Nottingham)
- BSc (First class Hons) Psychology (University of Stirling)
- BEd (Hons) Primary Education (University of Strathclyde)
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Chrysalis) Recent
Additional Training:
- Clinically addressing narcissistic abuse: Bearing witness and paradigm shifts
- Working with Narcissistic Abuse
- 10 Core Techniques for Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
- “Somatic Masterclass: Working with the Body in Psychotherapy”
- How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer (The Open University; BACP)
- The changing landscape of college and school-based counselling (BACP)
- Helping Clients Heal Trauma and PTSD During the Pandemic
- Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Survivors Transformational Approaches to Treating Complex Trauma
- Shame and Self-Loathing in the Treatment of Trauma Strategies
- Shame - The Meaning of Shame in the Treatment of Trauma
Experience:
- Narcissistic Abuse
- The Moving on Project – young people
- GP surgery- wide range of adults
- YMCA - young people
- Charities - adults with MS/ brain injury/ neurological disorders
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Narcissistic abuse
- Brain injury
- Neurological disorders
- Coming to terms with change/loss
- Building up your self-esteem/confidence
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- £60 per session (50 minutes)
- 10% discount on block booking of 6 sessions
When I work
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Further information
- Registered MBACP (4/4/27)
- Registered with ICO as a Data Protection Controller - Yes
- Fully insured - Yes - Everywhen
