About me
I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor offering a confidential, caring and friendly service for adults facing a range of difficulties and emotional problems.
Having initially worked with people in crisis within residential rehabilitation settings, I believe that everyone has it within themselves to overcome the difficulties holding them back and to begin to move forwards. My practice has developed into an integrative approach whereby I aim to tailor therapy to the individual needs of the client requiring long-term or short-term support.
Reaching out and asking for help can be daunting, yet, admitting that sometimes problems cannot be managed on our own can be the first step to bringing about change within our lives. Whether it be a specific issue such as addiction, trauma or relationship difficulties, perhaps feelings of isolation and loneliness or you may simply be looking for a safe, confidential space to share your worries and concerns, I offer a non-judgemental and understanding environment to help you though these times.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
Having gained a Masters in counselling psychology and an Adv. Diploma in Psychotherapy, I have practiced in a range of agencies and settings including The Priory. Now practicing privately, I also offer support within a local homeless charity with people experiencing substance misuse and related issues. Alongside my counselling practice, I am a qualified and experienced counselling tutor offering BACP counselling courses to students at all levels within both London and Dudley.
Qualifications
L5 Diploma - Somatic-Informed Trauma Therapy (2022)
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision - (2020)
MSc/ PgDip – Addiction Psychology and Counselling – (2016)
Advanced Diploma - Contemporary Psychotherapy – (2016).
Level 5 Diploma - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – (2018).
CPCAB Dip Counselling Skills – (2012)
Motivational Enhancement Therapy – (2015).
Working Creatively with Trauma – (2014).
Working Successfully with Addiction and Recovery – (2014).
Working Effectively with Anxiety and Depression – (2014)
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
Areas of specialism include PTSD, Trauma, Addiction, Relapse Prevention and Attachment
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£65 per hr
I offer a free initial telephone assessment and a concessional rate of £180 for 3 sessions via Skype or Zoom
When I work
Flexible Hours
Online counselling available
