About me
I have experience supporting people who are facing struggles or anxiety in daily life. This can be navigating a parental/child relationship alongside trying to thrive as an adult; a breakdown in a relationship, infidelity or a life event that has created a rupture or stress; problems at work where you have difficult relationships or you're unmotivated or unfulfilled.
I can also support with social anxiety if you're finding it difficult to get outside and connect with the world and finding solace in staying indoors. Perhaps you're navigating family relationships while trying to work out what you want from a partner or your job or career.
I have also worked with Cruse Bereavement enabling me to support people who have experienced loss. These sessions allow you to talk about the things you perhaps can't say anywhere else.
I have completed research on the psychological impacts of the menopause in women and these feelings and struggles are welcome into session as you navigate daily life.
My work also includes working with parents with children with additional needs. Sessions allow parents/carers space to off load the feelings and frustrations they carry as well as celebrate the joys and we can work together to find the person amongst it all.
Through the work together I have seen people begin to feel confident in making their own decisions, changing aspects of their life, finding it easier to do things that were difficult before, even if these things look easy for everyone else, or making bigger shifts and fulfilling dreams or ambitions that have been on hold.
Sessions can be held face to face or online. My office is in the centre of Worcester and there is a lift available to reach my therapy room if needed.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This is an organisation which ensures I am practicing professionally, safely and ethically.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and continued my studies by achieving a Masters degree in Counselling at the University of Worcester. My research examined the psychological effects of the menopause in women.
I have recently completed some training in responding to a disclosure of sexual violence; postnatal depression - symptoms, support and onward journeys and I have also attended a webinar on providing pregnancy and baby loss support in a healthcare setting.
I have twenty years experience working with young people, adults and parents in schools, colleges and alternative provision where I supported in areas including social, emotional and behavioural issues, additional needs and pastoral care.
I have volunteered for Cruse Bereavement supporting people experiencing grief and loss. I also have experience supporting parents with children with additional needs after working for Nurture Hub Therapy Services.
My work and professional interest often focusses on attachment, childhood and working towards being the person you want to be.
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.
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
My standard rate is £60 per 50 minute counselling session. Sessions can be attended weekly or every other week to suit your time and financial situation.
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