About me
Choosing a therapist can feel daunting, especially if you are already feeling overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted from holding everything together.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or generally feeling low or overwhelmed. Talking therapy can be hugely beneficial. I myself have been on a long journey, having therapy helped me to learn about myself and how to move forward. In my work I am a humanistic, integrative therapist which means, through talk therapy we can work together to explore your areas of concern. I realise that there is power in being truly heard and understood and through acceptance we can find real healing. We all know what we need however sometimes we need help finding what this may be. I would like to offer an environment where we can explore this together in a comfortable, calm, compassionate space where you can be without judgement or the need to have the right words.
Clients often tell me they feel safe, welcome and understood. And that I provide a compassionate space to talk and explore whatever they would like to share. It is important to me to respect your autonomy, for you to choose whatever you would like to share and explore, together we can work to gain greater insight and clarity.
My experience is working with adults and young people and I find this work greatly rewarding. I became a counsellor because I don’t want anyone suffering in silence or to be/feel alone. I work with clients experiencing a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and low mood to the effects of trauma, attachment difficulties or emotional overwhelm. My approach is trauma - informed, relational, and tailored to each individual. Whatever you're bringing, we can start with what feels most important for you.
Please note that I offer a free initial - no obligation 20 minute chat which a allows us to find out more about each before choosing to work together.
I have been practicing for over ten years and have experience with all ages of clients and presenting issues. This experience spans a range of settings which has shaped the way I work today. These settings include school counsellor, supporting young people with emotional and relational difficulties. Working and volunteering as a therapist in a mental health charity where I also offer supervision of qualified and student therapists as well as my leadership support role. Alongside this I have also developed my own private practice offering therapeutic support to all ages.
What to expect
I offer 1 hour sessions which can be brief therapy or longer term depending on your needs and what you would like to bring. I offer in-person session from a lovely quite and private room on the Devon Cornwall boarder and also online therapy sessions.
In these sessions we can explore your concerns, sometimes this can be a space to offload or you may want some assistance or tools to find your way. This may feel difficult initially especially when you have had to carry this alone, I would like to reassure you that you are always in control of what you would like to share you and we will work at a pace that is safe, allowing you to feel the process is supportive and manageable.
I work Monday to Saturday With a few evening appointments available.. I am flexible and understand how tricky it is to get a time that fits with everybody’s situation and needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
Levels 1,2, and 3 in counselling and Psychotherapy.
Level 4 Professional diploma in counselling and Psychotherapy.
Professional Diploma:NCPS Advanced Specialist Course- Children and Young People.
Level 6 in Professional Clinical and Humanistic Supervisor.
I have been trained as a integrated humanistic therapist and supervisor.
I work primarily in Person-Centred therapy, but I have been trained in different modalities, ranging from cognitive restructuring and behavioral modification to exploring subconscious patterns and emotional processing. With over 9 years experience, I have delivered more than 10,000 hours of counselling and completed over 3,000 hours of supervision of Clinical Supervision. I work with a wide range of mental health issues, offering a grounded, experience, and supportive approach to therapy.
I have volunteered in varies places, Bideford college working with young people. Hartland surgery, and Clarity Mental Health services.
Currently volunteer At clarity; Mental Health Charity, where I work with adults. I have helped raise money for the charity.
Within the charity i have facilitated and worked alongside another therapist. Together we offered group therapy, which was an honour to be alongside so many people. The value in group work is incredible. Group work can be very rewarding and a great experience. For both counsellor and client.
I qualified and have years of experience in Phone Therapy and Zoom.
For a number of years I helped alongside teaching Counselling. I have successfully qualified with my Level 3 in teaching. Teaching would be something I would love to do.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concession for students that are in training, and wanting therapy. I also offer reduced rates for trainee Counsellors students wanting supervision.
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