About me
I offer a warm, compassionate and non judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard. Together we can explore what's happening in your life, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and work towards the changes that matter most to you.
I am a qualified BACP-registered counsellor with over 10 years experience. I have worked with adults and young people, including several years supporting young adults in higher education. During this time I've helped people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, bereavement and life transitions.
I also work with relationship difficulties, whether you're experiencing conflict, communication problems, loss of trust, changes within a relationship or uncertainty about whether to stay or leave.
My approach is integrative, drawing primarily on the Person centred approach, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt. Rather than using a one size fits all approach, I tailor therapy to your individual needs, recognising that every person and every story is unique.
Alongside my counselling training, I have practised Buddhism, mindfulness and meditation for over 15 years.These practices have had a profound impact on my own life and naturally inform my work by encouraging compassion, self awareness and acceptance. If mindfulness interests you, we can incorporate this into our work together. My practice is grounded in compassion, mindfulness and spiritual awareness.
Whether you're looking for short-term support with a specific issue or longer term therapy to better understand yourself, my aim is to help you feel empowered, more connected to yourself, and able to move forward with greater confidence.
My goal is to empower you to grow in the ways most important to you.
Any questions, please feel free to ask!
Training, qualifications & experience
- Counselling Concepts
- Counselling Skills
- HE Diploma Therapeutic Counselling (accredited by the BACP)
- BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis
- Emotional freedom technique (EFT)
I am a qualified and experienced professional counsellor, with a BSc in Counselling and a fully registered member of the BACP, meaning I work within their framework of ethics. With ten years of experience.
I worked as a counsellor with younger adults in higher education for several years and gained very valuable experience.
I’m experienced in working with anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, stress, and many other issues listed below.
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Individual session: £55 per hour
I operate a sliding scale for those on low incomes, benefits, and students.
I offer a free initial telephone consultation. This session will allow us to determine the focus and goal of your sessions and see if I’m the right fit for you. Please do get in touch with any questions you may have. To book a session, please email and I will get back to you within 24 hours. From here, we will arrange a free initial consultation.
When I work
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Further information
I undertook my own therapy for four years, which was an important part of my self-development, awareness, and support in my work with clients. I’ve also practiced Buddhism and meditation for the past fifteen years, using mindfulness techniques to support you.
