About me
If you're used to managing things on your own, reaching out for support can feel unfamiliar. You might not know exactly what you want to talk about, or how to begin.
Perhaps you've been feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, or have noticed patterns in your thoughts, feelings or relationships that you find difficult to change. To other people, you may appear to be coping. Privately, things may have become harder to manage.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, but find that understanding their difficulties hasn't necessarily helped them move forward. They may not feel in crisis, but something isn't quite right. They might feel stuck, disconnected or dissatisfied without fully understanding why.
Therapy can offer an opportunity to explore these experiences, understand what may be contributing to them and consider what might help.
How we might work together
You may want to understand something more fully, make a practical change, or both. We can use the initial sessions to explore what has brought you to therapy, what you would like to be different and what approach might be most helpful.
Sometimes, this involves exploring the experiences and patterns that have shaped how you think, feel and relate to others. At other times, the priority may be finding practical ways to manage a difficult situation or make changes in daily life. Often, the work involves both.
My approach is collaborative and engaged. I will listen carefully, but I will also offer questions, reflections and psychological ideas where these may help us make sense of what you're experiencing. Rather than following a fixed structure, we can consider together whether it's more helpful to explore things in depth, focus on practical strategies or move between the two.
I aim to adapt our work to your needs, rather than expect you to fit a particular model of therapy.
Taking the first step
I offer primarily online sessions and a free initial consultation.
This is an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
You don't need to have everything worked out before contacting me or be completely sure about starting therapy. If you're considering it or have any questions, you're welcome to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a trainee counselling psychologist currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) at London Metropolitan University. My training combines academic study with supervised clinical practice, and I receive regular clinical supervision to support my work and ongoing professional development.
Throughout my training, I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief and bereavement, workplace stress, substance misuse and significant life changes. My experience spans school, bereavement, substance misuse and private practice settings.
Working across these different settings has reinforced the importance of understanding each person in the context of their own experiences, rather than focusing solely on the difficulties they bring to therapy. I aim to approach my work with curiosity, compassion and an openness to different perspectives, recognising that what is helpful for one person may not be helpful for another.
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
Men's mental health
Identity issues
Loss of direction
Perfectionism
Self-criticism
High-functioning anxiety
People pleasing
Emotional avoidance
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 30-minute consultation for us to get to know each other and see if it feels like a good fit.
I am aware that therapy is a financial commitment. As such, I also want to open space to discuss fees in session with the aim of finding something that works for you. Adjustments can include concession rates, amended fees for block bookings, or discussing partial payment plans.
At this time, in person therapy sessions have a flat rate of £65 with a sliding scale fee from £50 - £65 available for online clients.
When I work
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Further information
Qualifications
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (Current)
London Metropolitan University - Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology
University of Sussex
Experience
- Mental Health Aid at Elmhurst Primary School.
- Counsellor at CCIWBS Bereavement Counselling Service
- Counsellor at the Grove Substance Misuse Service
- Counsellor at the Awareness Centre (Current)
