About me
Sometimes life can feel difficult to make sense of, and having someone to talk to can help.
I’m a humanistic counsellor with over 20 years’ experience. I offer a warm, friendly and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s going on for you, without feeling judged or having to pretend that everything is okay.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood or confidence, having difficulties in a relationship, going through a change in your life, or simply feeling that things have become harder to manage. You don’t need to have all the answers before you come. We can take the time to understand what is happening and what might help.
I also have extensive experience supporting people who have been affected by difficult life experiences, including abuse, addiction, alcohol, drugs and gambling. My background includes working in crisis intervention, residential and detox services, as well as supporting I offer an inclusive, non-judgemental space for all adults through challenging periods in their lives. I also have professional experience of 12-Step recovery programmes.
My approach is human and straightforward. I won’t tell you what you should do or try to fit you into a particular way of working. Instead, we’ll work together to explore what matters to you, understand your feelings and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I believe that being listened to properly, without judgement, can be the starting point for change. My aim is for you to feel comfortable being yourself, to gain a better understanding of what you’re going through, and gradually feel more confident about the choices you make.
If something in your life doesn't feel right at the moment, you don't have to work it out on your own.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Counselling Diploma
- Applied Transactional Analysis in Clinical Practice (2024)
- Ongoing CPD in trauma, safeguarding, and mental health
- Extensive experience in crisis intervention, residential treatment, and detox services
- Skilled in supporting people affected by difficult life events, abuse, or addiction
- Professional expertise in 12-Step recovery programmes
- Experience supporting athletes, with a particular interest in the wellbeing and pressures faced by men and women in sport
- Trained in delivering workshops and professional development on emotional wellbeing, addiction, and recovery
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 have experience of working with Gambling addiction.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Cancellation fee if within 24 hours
When I work
I am available mainly in the early evening and at weekends.
Further information
I’m a humanistic counsellor with over 20 years of experience in offering a safe, supportive space to explore life’s challenges. I work with anxiety, stress, low mood, confidence, relationships, and life transitions, and also support people who have experienced difficult life events or addiction, with professional knowledge of 12-Step recovery.
