About me
Are relationships difficult or a struggle somehow, leaving you feeling frustrated, disconnected or invisible? Perhaps you've been impacted by trauma or feel a sense of not belonging, somehow. Some of my clients come to therapy after being given unwanted advice, having their experiences minimised, or feeling judged by friends and family; I don't do that. I'll tailor our work together with respect for you and your individual experience.
If you’re neurodivergent and have found previous therapy to be a bit stiff or unhelpful, I may be a good fit for you. I’m down to earth, approachable, and neurodivergent myself, which can add a layer of understanding, helping clients feel understood without having to over-explain themselves.
Some of my clients arrive in therapy weighed down by their life responsibilities, a little burnt out or lost, and without anyone to speak to about that, which can make life feel lonely and tough going. I'm here to help you make a bit more space for yourself.
What’s happening in the world can feel heavy right now; I want to state explicitly that I strive to provide a space that is welcoming and inclusive.
I work with great care and take my clients' issues seriously, but I'm also a human in sessions. We might laugh, you might feel challenged, it won't always be easy. But you will be accepted, and I always work with integrity.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained originally in the person-centred approach and stay true to it's ethos as you as the expert, not me - who knows you better than you, after all?
Following this, I completed further training in transactional analysis, gestalt and focusing. This means I can draw on a variety of different approaches and tailor my work to each individual client.
I've worked in a variety of settings including a rape crisis charity and employee assistance programmes, supporting people experiencing both work and life stressors. Currently, my work is predominantly through my private practice and with clients who come to me through their health insurance.
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.
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Some clients like to book straight in, others prefer an initial conversation to discuss when and how sessions will take place so they get a feel for what I sound like to work with. If you'd like a free, no-obligation conversation with me before booking, just let me know.
I'm recognised by a range of health insurers including AXA, Bupa, WPA and Aviva. If therapy is covered by your policy and you'd like to work with me, I'll need to ask you for some basic details including your policy and authorisation numbers, before our first session.
When I work
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Further information
The online platforms I use for sessions are Whereby and WhatsApp.
