About me
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are struggling with relationships, low self-esteem, difficult experiences from your past, or simply feeling stuck and unsure about what needs to change. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand why we feel the way we do, particularly when we have been carrying things alone for a long time.
Counselling can give you the space to slow down, talk openly and begin to understand what is happening beneath the surface.
I offer a warm, calm and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism or judgement. You do not need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. We can begin with whatever feels most important to you and work at a pace that feels manageable.
My Approach
I believe that every person comes to therapy with a different history, personality, culture and set of experiences. For this reason, I do not believe that one therapeutic approach suits everyone.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural (CBT), existential and solution-focused approaches. This allows us to work collaboratively and shape therapy around you and what you need.
Our work may involve exploring what is happening in your life now while also considering how past experiences, relationships or patterns may be influencing the way you think, feel and relate to others today.
Therapy is not about me telling you what to do or trying to “fix” you. Instead, I will support you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself, recognising patterns that may be keeping you stuck and exploring possibilities for meaningful change.
Talking will usually be at the heart of our sessions. Where appropriate and comfortable for you, we may also use creative or reflective approaches such as metaphors, guided imagery or written exercises.
My professional background
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling from the University of East London and I am currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
I undertake regular professional supervision, am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS check. My practice is guided by the ethical frameworks of the BACP and BPS.
If you are considering counselling and wondering whether we might work well together, you are welcome to get in touch. We can discuss what has brought you to therapy, what you would like support with and whether I may be the right therapist for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Doctoral Candidate Counselling Psychology (present)
MSc Psychology (BPS Accredited)
BSc (Hons) Integrative Counselling Degree (First Class) BACP Accredited.
- Person-Centred
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Existential
- Solution Focused Therapy
Training in Play Therapy
Certificate in Counselling Skills Diploma Level 2 and Level 3
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
Couple's Counselling.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Face to Face sessions - £70
Couple's - £90
Online sessions - negotiable
Further information
As an integrative counsellor, I plan to work with my clients based on their particular needs and personality. My task is to identify the primary focus for my clients' work by using an assessment interview and choosing relevant intervention techniques and a blend of different modalities. My main aim is to help clients by allowing them to find solutions to their problems. I emphasis the client being an expert, and I am a source of reflection and encouragement. While adopting a non-judgmental, empathic and respectful approach, I encourage my clients to adopt an open and real stance towards a more flexible and curious position to have more choice in how they feel, think and behave.
