About me
I am a qualified and registered Person-Centred counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work with adults, children and young people and believe in building a trusting, safe, non-judgemental and respectful relationship between counsellor and client, regardless of age. I acknowledge that every person is unique and understand that they bring their own set of experiences, beliefs and values and personal challenges to counselling. I am not the expert on how a person feels; they are, and as such, I will not be directive in our sessions; I work to support you in your personal growth by offering empathy, genuineness and acceptance in order to help you use your own inner resources to move forward.
I use play when working with children. Child-centred play offers an opportunity to process difficult feelings such as sadness, anger, confusion, or fear, while also fostering greater self-awareness and self-confidence. Play is the natural language of children, and through play, they can express feelings, thoughts, and experiences that might be too complex or overwhelming to put into words.
When working with children, I recognise the importance of collaborating with parents or carers. While the therapeutic space for the child remains confidential, I may offer general feedback and simple suggestions to parents or carers for what may be useful outside of sessions.
This approach ensures that the child’s progress in therapy is supported in their everyday environment. It also helps strengthen the child’s support network, which is often key to long-term emotional well-being.
I value diversity and inclusivity in my practice. I have experience working with clients from a variety of cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds, and I am committed to creating a space that is welcoming to all. I work affirmatively with LGBTQ+ individuals and families, recognising the unique challenges that can sometimes arise around identity, acceptance, and belonging.
I am committed to ongoing professional development to ensure best practice. My BACP membership means I adhere to their Ethical Framework, ensuring that I work safely, respectfully, and in the client's best interests.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc (Distinction) in Person-Centred Counselling (Adults, Children and Young People)
- Registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Experience of working in NHS, charity and school settings as well as private practice
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
I am experienced in supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault.
I also offer walk and talk counselling in local parks.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions can be held face to face, online, and by telephone.
An initial thirty-minute online appointment which is free of charge allows you, as the client, to decide if I can offer what you are looking for and whether you think you will feel comfortable with me.
When I work
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I have slots available at the following times:
Thursday 1pm fortnightly sessions
Thursday 2pm weekly sessions
Thursday 4pm fortnightly sessions
