About me
Counselling for you, in Norwich and Norfolk
Creating a space, where you can be truly heard and accepted, just as you are, can really help you gain persecutive and understand better what is going on for you.
We all arrive in the world wanting to feel we belong in and can enjoy our life. Not having this feeling can lead to feeling depressed, anxious, and whole host of other difficult feelings. I have a wide experience of working with these conditions, meaning I am well equipped to understand how it might be for you.
About me and how I work.
There are many counsellors out there to choose from including now AI! There may be a kind of generic wisdom in an AI counsellor but it can never replace a human being who offers a warm physical, direct and interactive presence, and is not machine generated.
I'd be happy to explore if we can work together. Being trained as an integrative counsellor means I draw on a range of different approaches to better meet your particular needs. As well as my wide ranging training I have experience of psychotherapy to explore my own issues; the learning from this is very valuable in understanding how it might be for you. We are all human!
In my work I find it useful to emphasise what is happening now, being present, in the moment, and in particular what is happening inside in our bodies. Therapy can be a training in discovering better ways of being present to ourselves and others, and finding more enjoyment.
I am trained in and enjoy working with both individuals and couples. A central part of therapy is about relationships. This includes the safe and non judging relationship with your counsellor and your relationship with others. Many of us also have difficulty liking ourselves, feeling "not good enough" in some way. Counselling can be a great help in unpacking these thoughts and feelings, leading to a better relationship with ourself.
As a UKCP registered counsellor I adhere to their professional code of ethics. I undertake continual professional development, and have regular supervision. Attending to these aspects of my work enhances my basic training and personal experience, keeping my enthusiasm and belief in it alive. Together they enable me to be there for you in the best way possible.
Social and economic inequality have a bearing on people's mental health. They also affect people's access to services which can support them in addressing their issues. Human diversity is a reality for us all, but it is a challenge too! I strongly support the principle of equal opportunity as a basic human value, whether in terms of economic circumstances, race, religion, sexuality and gender, or physical disability. I am sensitive to these things in my work and in my fees.
Where and how to meet?
I work from a space in Norwich, and from my home near Mattishall. I also offer online sessions.
Getting in touch
It can feel hard to ask for help, and finding someone you feel right with is very important. I always offer a free of charge conversation to help you sense if we can work together. Please email or ring me to take it further. I very much look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Psychology BSc hons(1981),
- Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling Bsc hons (2018).
- Two Chair work: A gestalt approach to change and healing. Alan Leach, BSc, Clin Psych. (March 2019)
- Amy Webb: Gender Diversity Counselling, (2019).
- Online Therapy Institute: Kate Anthony: "Moving your Practice On line" (April 2020).
- Janina Fischer: Trauma and Attachment, "Healing the Broken Bonds", (2019).
- Sue Anderson Compassion Focussed Therapy (2018).
- Complete Couples Training, basic and advanced certificates, Debbie Winterbourne (2020)
- Martin Ucik, Integral Relationship Training 2021
- Experiential group work over many years
- Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy; The Grove, London; COSRT level 5; 2023
- Authentic Relating Training, "ART" London. 2024
I am registered with the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) reg no: 2011166085.
As well as my varied formal training, throughout my life I have worked and volunteered in various community and mental health settings. I have also worked as and taught carpentry. This kind of "down to earth" life experience, is a most valuable "qualification" helping me know a little better what the world might be like for you.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Additional information
Fees per 1 hour session:
Individual £60.
Couples £75.
concessions negotiable, (please inquire).
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Day / evening, Tuesdays (Norwich Wellbeing Centre), and Thursdays (Unthank Road Norwich).
Wednesdays near Mattishall. Other times in both locations depending on availability and need.
