About me
My endeavour as a counsellor is to deeply understand your experiences and help you take back control of your life so that you can move forward in your own time. I will listen and help you find your own way through. You know yourself best, but sometimes we all encounter periods were moving forward feels challenging. Together, we will gently explore what may be holding you back and begin to work towards:
- Increased self-awareness
- Gaining insight into patterns of behaviour
- Cultivating healthier coping mechanisms
- Developing a greater sense of personal strength and acceptance
Building a trusting relationship is fundamental to successful therapy. I offer a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings without reserve. I believe in a collaborative approach, working alongside you to understand your unique experiences and develop effective strategies for coping and well-being.
Practical Details
I offer flexibility in how we work and for how long:
- Clients: I work with adults (18+) both in-person, online, and by telephone.
- Duration: I offer both short-term and open-ended (long-term) therapy, depending on your requirements and budget.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified integrative counsellor working with adults (18+)
My practice is built on the belief that effective counselling is a personalised process. I integrate a range of therapeutic models to meet your unique needs and support your journey. My foundation is rooted in humanistic, non-directive therapies, such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis.
This approach emphasises empathy, collaboration, and your inherent capacity for autonomy and personal growth. The goal is to help you uncover your strengths, enhance self-awareness, and make choices that truly reflect your values.
I complement this with insights from Attachment Theory and Polyvagal Theory to ensure a complete mind-body perspective, supporting emotional processing alongside nervous system regulation.
My Experience
I have experience supporting adults of all ages and backgrounds experiencing a range of emotional and mental health challenges, including:
- Anxiety, Depression, and Low Mood
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
- Relationship Issues and Breakdowns
- Low Confidence and Self-Esteem Issues
- Stress Management and Work-Related Issues
- Abuse and Unresolved Trauma
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
£65.00 per session
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Further information
Our First Session
I want you to feel comfortable and confident before beginning therapy. I offer a free 20- 30 minute introductory session offered via telephone or online. This allows us to get to know each other, explore your current circumstances, and ensure I might be a good fit for your needs. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the counselling process and get a feel for how well we might work together. This initial session is free of charge and carries no obligation to continue.
If you decide you would like to work with me, our first full therapeutic session (50 minutes, online or in-person) will explore your hopes for counselling, present and past life circumstances in more detail. We will also cover the practical structure and expectations of the counselling relationship; what the service involves and what you can expect from me. We will then confirm the regularity of your sessions and agree on an initial idea of how long we might work together.
If you are considering starting your counselling journey, please feel free to reach out to schedule your free introduction.
