About me
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to cope on your own. Together we can explore what's troubling you.
I am a person-centred therapist, and believe that with support you can find your inner strength and a way forward. My approach is collaborative, respectful and client centred, tailored to your unique needs. Working together, I will help you develop coping strategies and fresh perspectives. I aim to help you explore your concerns in order to gain a better understanding of yourself and others.
I have supported people with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, family relationships, ADHD, and anger issues.
Because it can feel difficult knowing which counsellor to choose, I offer a free telephone consultation to help you decide, and ask any questions you may have. This will provide you with an opportunity to talk about your needs and expectations, and discuss the best way forward.
If you feel ready to take that first step, I am ready to listen.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which means I adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
I have completed and am certified for CPCAB levels 2,3 & 4.
I hold an up-to-date DBS certificate and am fully insured.
I hold a BACP counselling online certificate.
Recent Training (long courses) in the past 6 months:
ADHD in the therapy room-Aspire training
ADHD the latest research-Kings College
As someone with many years of experience in education, I have had a range of roles including Special Needs’ co-ordinator and have a wide knowledge of conditions such as autism and ADHD.
I have been a volunteer at SHOUT! crisis helpline and have supported many people in times of great need.
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer open-ended counselling with flexible plans to suit various client needs.
- Initial consultation: free phone consultation. This is a one-off phone call to discuss your needs and agree on an approach.
- Open-Ended: book weekly in advance; each session is £60
- Block of 6 (Introductory): £300 (£50 per session)
- Block of 6 (after introductory block): £330 (£55 per session)
Sessions are either face-to-face in Northaw or online.
When I work
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Further information
The session will take place in a very quiet, calm environment with a view looking out on greenery.
