This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I believe there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy, and I tailor my methods to the unique needs of each client.
I have a particular interest in attachment theory and value understanding my clients' early experiences. However, I do not make this the central focus of our work unless it is something the client wishes to explore. My role is not to give advice but to walk alongside you in reflecting on your experiences, offering support, and helping you to identify pathways forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and have worked in mental health since 2016, providing support within both the NHS and third-sector organisations.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental to creating lasting change. My approach is to offer a warm, empathetic space where clients can explore their concerns in a non-judgmental environment. I view therapy as a means of helping individuals achieve greater self-acceptance, improve relationships with others, and overcome destructive behavioural patterns, ultimately leading to more fulfilling lives.
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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Further information
I offer an initial 20-minute consultation free of charge, providing an opportunity for you to discuss the issues you'd like support with, and to assess if I am the right counsellor for you. This session also allows us to decide if we can work together effectively. If we agree to move forward, I will provide a counselling contract outlining the logistics of our work together, including payment arrangements, holidays, and other relevant details.
In our early sessions, I will seek to gain an understanding of your presenting concerns, personal history, and current circumstances, including your background in family, education, work, and relationships. Additionally, I will explore your support system, mental health, and coping mechanisms, to better tailor our work to your needs and strengths.
