About me
It’s so common to feel like you can’t fully be yourself. The constant pressure to be a certain way, to say the right things, and live up to expectations that never quite fit. I offer a space where that doesn’t have to be true. A space where you don’t have to perform or pretend to be anything you’re not. I want to understand what’s really going on for you - to meet you where you’re at - and that means accepting you as you are and whatever you bring into the room.
My approach to counselling is all about collaborating with you, working at your pace with whatever you choose to bring to a session. I’m here to listen to you, not just hear the words that you say, but to take the time to understand the meaning behind them.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and follow their Ethical Framework, which includes regular supervision and attending regular CPD (ongoing training).
- Volunteer Counsellor at EDMHSS
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Currently studying)
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Online and telephone counselling training
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
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
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Individual counselling: £50
- Students and trainee counsellors: £45
- Sunday: £60
- Sessions are 50 minutes and in-person
I offer a free 20-minute introductory phone call. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and see if I'm the right fit for you. I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have and to give you an idea of what to expect in our first session together, if you decide to book in with me.
When I work
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Don't let the listed times put you off if they don't quite fit your schedule. Please feel free to reach out and we'll see if we can work something out together
