About me
A space that's all about you
Life can be busy. Work, relationships, family, responsibilities and the constant pressure to keep moving forward can leave very little time to stop and think about you.
Counselling gives you that space.
It’s a place where you can talk openly and honestly, with the time and space to explore whatever feels important to you. For 50 minutes, the focus is entirely on you - your thoughts, feelings, experiences and the things you might not usually have time to explore.
And counselling isn't just for when life feels unbearable.
You don't have to be in crisis or struggling terribly to benefit from having someone really listen. Sometimes, it’s simply about being curious about yourself. Why do you respond to things in the way you do? What drives you? What holds you back? Why do certain patterns keep repeating? And perhaps most importantly, what do you actually want from your life?
A little time to stop and think
I work with a wide range of people, including professionals, entrepreneurs and people working in creative industries. You may be navigating a particular difficulty, feeling stuck or simply have a sense that something needs to change. Or perhaps you're just curious about yourself and want to understand more about what makes you tick.
As an experienced and qualified therapist, I’m interested in what is happening for you now, as well as the experiences, relationships and patterns that may have influenced the person you've become. Counselling is never one-size-fits-all. I work in a pluralistic way, which means a flexible, collaborative approach tailored to each person’s individual needs. We’ll work together to understand what feels most helpful and find an approach that feels comfortable, useful and right for you.
Sometimes, talking things through with someone who is genuinely listening can bring things into focus. You may begin to notice connections you hadn't seen before, understand yourself differently or feel clearer about what you want.
Counselling can be a place to pause, reflect and discover something new about yourself - and from that understanding, find different ways of moving forward.
What it's like to work with me
I believe counselling should feel like a real conversation - a place where you can feel comfortable being yourself, while also having the opportunity to think a little more deeply.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and thoughtful. I’ll listen carefully to what you say, but also to the things that might be harder to put into words.
We can talk about the difficult things, make unexpected discoveries and, when it feels right, find some humour along the way. You can bring whatever feels important to you, and we’ll take things from there.
You can bring whatever feels important to you.
Perhaps there's something specific you'd like to work through. Perhaps you feel that something isn't quite right but can't put your finger on what it is. Or perhaps life is going well, but you’re wondering “Is this really what I want?”
Counselling can be a chance to pause and take stock.
It can help you understand yourself, your relationships and your choices a little more clearly - and sometimes that understanding can open up new possibilities.
You don't need to know exactly where you're going.
We can discover that together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Professional Qualifications & Practice
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling – BACP accredited course
- NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT)
- Registered Member of the BACP
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- Professional Indemnity & Liability Insurance
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
- Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
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
Fees
£80.00 - £125.00
Additional information
How to Get in Touch & Your First Session
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, so I believe it’s important that you have the opportunity to get a sense of who I am and how I work before deciding whether counselling feels right for you.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory telephone call before arranging an initial session. This is a relaxed opportunity for us to briefly introduce ourselves, for you to tell me a little about what has brought you to counselling, and for you to ask any questions you may have. Most importantly, it gives you a chance to see whether you feel comfortable talking with me.
If you decide you would like to take things further, we can arrange an initial session, either face-to-face in St Albans or online via Zoom. This gives us more time to explore what you are looking for and whether we would be a good fit to work together.
There is no pressure or obligation to continue. Finding the right therapist is important, and the first step is simply having a conversation.
If you feel that counselling might be something you would like to explore, I would be very happy to hear from you.
When I work
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Further information
If you would like in person counselling, my practice is in central St Albans with multiple parking options and easily accessible by train from Kings Cross International to St Albans City train station where I am only a 10 minute walk away.
I am also available for online sessions..
