About me
Most of the time we find our own way through life, but there are some moments where we could do with a little extra support.
I work with people to explore what might be going on, what they feel they need, and support them to discover ways to manage. This reduces anxiety and increases confidence so that they can move forward in a more balanced and fulfilling way.
Counselling is not just for those in crisis - it is often helpful in preventing things getting to that point. You may be feeling a bit anxious, weighed down or unhappy. Perhaps you are carrying something heavy or painful that has happened to you.
Talking things through and/or creatively expressing yourself can help you to understand your thoughts and feelings: enabling you to heal and grow. As the challenges you face feel more manageable, you can focus on what is important to you.
Whatever concerns you, I will work with you to create a unique helping relationship and together, we will find a way through. I am based in Chichester and Petersfield.
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To find out more:
Pop over to my website or Email/Text/Call to book a free 30 minute chat where we can meet and explore your main concerns or questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I appreciate that we are all different and do not have a one size fits all approach to therapy.
I engage with a combination of therapeutic techniques within the humanistic approach, and can work with you on a long or short-term basis.
I have worked with a range of issues including; abuse, anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, health/disability, loss, neurodiversity, parenting, self-esteem, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. I am trauma-informed, an LGBTQIA+ ally and have experience working with individuals from service/military families.
Qualifications: Diploma and BA in Humanistic Counselling.
Additional training in: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Child Psychology, Criminal Psychology, EMDR (ongoing), Intrusive Thoughts, Managing Emotions, Mental Health, Neuroscience of Trauma, Safeguarding, Sexuality and Gender (LGBTQ+), Sexual Abuse, Trauma-Informed Practice, Working Creatively (sandtrays, dreams, artistic exploration), Working Online and Working with Young People
I am fully insured and a registered member of BACP.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
First meeting: free 20-30 minutes
Counselling sessions: £55 per session (50 minutes).
Low income concession available, please ask for more information.
Current availability:
Chichester Tues 3.30pm (fortnightly), Wed 3pm, 4pm and 5pm.
Petersfield Fri 3.45pm (fortnightly) and 4.45pm.
When I work
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Further information
Contact anytime.
The best way to contact is email or text. Calls are welcome - If I am unavailable to answer, please leave your name, number and a brief message. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
All buildings have toilets available. With paid/free parking and bus stops nearby.
Venues: Chichester - Forum House and The Pavilion, Petersfield - Worcester House
