About me
Warm, empathic and experienced person- centred counsellor for Anxiety , depression and loss.
If you’re feeling anxious, low, emotionally drained or struggling with loss, you may be holding far more than you realise. Many people seek counselling after coping for a long time, feeling they should be managing - yet inside they feel unsettled, exhausted, or unsure why things feel so difficult.
I offer a warm supportive space where you can talk privately and openly, feel understood and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
I ‘m a person-centred counsellor with over 20 years experience working with adults of all ages through to old age. I specialise in anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, including the longer term emotional impact these experiences can have on confidence, relationships and sense of self.
Clients often tell me they feel genuinely welcomed and at ease with me. I’m known for being very warm, empathic, and non- judgemental. Together, we explore why you feel the way you do, where these feelings may have come from and how you can cope more effectively as you move forward.
Many clients describe a noticeable shift through our work- feeling clearer, lighter, and better able to manage daily life. I also offer coping strategies alongside deeper understanding, always at a pace that feels right for you.
I have twice received Counsellor of the year awards from Mind and many clients come through personal recommendation. Clients sometimes return later in life when new challenges arise, confident they will get the help and support they need.
My training is person-centred which concentrates on the therapeutic relationship between me and the client. I am always amazed at what can be achieved once a relationship based on trust begins to develop.
The techniques I use involve listening, accepting, understanding, encouraging and sharing on an equal level. I firmly believe that to get the best out of counselling, it is important to choose a therapist that is right for you. I have a calm and friendly manner and provide a peaceful and trusting space where we can work together to achieve a positive outcome.
Clients say I make a positive difference to their lives and I respond to each individual client with warmth, care and encouragement to begin the journey to a better way of living. I treat each client as an individual and adapt my practise accordingly.
I have experience in helping clients who have difficulties with:
- anxiety
- stress (personal and work related)
- bereavement
- low self-esteem
- panic attacks
- depression
- relationships
- life changes and endings
As well as many years experience of face to face counselling, I have also received specific telephone and online training.
I started my career volunteering for 2 years on a helpline with victim support and then counselled with Cruse bereavement face to face and then trained on their Early Intervention Programme, offering phone support to bereaved clients suffering sudden and/or prolonged loss.
I am equally at ease communicating and counselling by phone should you prefer sessions via Zoom etc online. or face to face.
My aim is to enable you to talk through your problems and work towards a more positive future for yourself. Most recently, I have worked for over 5 years with Mind as a counsellor on a variety of mental issues.
I have trained and am a member of PODS ) positive outcomes for dissociative survivors) and during Covid, trained with a team offering CBT sessions specifically to older clients who had been victims of crime and how this impacted them
I welcome adults of all ages and have specific experience working with older clients
Currently I offer sessions both in person, on the telephone or online.
What is counselling?
Counselling is very different from talking to a friend or family member- its a confidential space held by a trained professional who can listen without judgement and help you make sense of what's happening, why it may be happening and how you can move forwards towards greater clarity, resilience , and peace of mind. Sometimes it helps to just sit in the space and accept what has happened and have time to process the impact it has made on your well-being.
What can you expect from our sessions?
The initial assessment is free of charge and offers an opportunity to see if we are comfortable working together.
Picking up the phone can feel daunting but offers you a chance to discuss what you wish to bring to counselling and what you can expect from the sessions.
If you decide to commit to counselling, I typically offer weekly sessions, as regularity helps support the therapeutic process. However, I understand that everyones situation I different and we can discuss your needs to find a pace and rhythm that works best for you.
You will always be greeted with warmth and respect in a safe and caring environment.
I practise in accordance with BACP guidelines.
My many satisfied clients say that counselling has helped them to understand and deal with their issues and unload their burden. I am often told "I feel lighter".
Counselling isn't a quick fix and can be challenging but talking to a trained professional can be the first positive step to a brighter and happier future.
How to get in contact
Please do feel free to get in touch via email just here or by phone on 07949 151 281, I'll look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MBACP (member of British Association of Counsellor and psychotherapy).
- Dip.couns. Diploma in Person-Centred counselling.
- Counselling for Mind (5 years) and previously for Cruse and Victim Support for many years plus continuing training on Bereavement and mental health issues.
- Supervision and Working with Children and young people experience plus private clients.
- I have also trained and delivered email support as well as telephone support.
- These additional forms of counselling are available as well as one-to-one therapy.
I have experience offering sessions either face to face, or via telephone or online.
I have also attended workshops on Domestic Violence, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health awareness and Trauma- the body remembers through PODS ( Positive outcomes for dissociative survivors). More recently, I’ve trained in CBT and delivered counselling to older victims of crime as well as completing various short courses on treating depression with Human Givens. My personal and professional development is ongoing and kept up to date.
I have worked in the community for over 10 years working on a voluntary basis for Mind, Cruse Bereavement and Victim support line as well as seeing private clients on a face to face basis.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Initial phone assessment free of charge.
£60 per hour
Same fees apply whether sessions are conducted in person or online/phone.
After work hours by arrangement at no extra charge.
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