About me
There are times in life when we can feel overwhelmed, disconnected, lonely or unsure of ourselves. You may be struggling with anxiety or depression, experiencing difficulties within your relationships or family, trying to rebuild your confidence after loss, betrayal or an affair, or beginning to recognise that experiences from your past are still affecting how you feel, think and relate to others today.
Sometimes we know exactly what has brought us to counselling. At other times, we simply know that something does not feel right. You may feel stuck, exhausted from repeating the same patterns, misunderstood by those around you, or unsure why you respond to certain situations in the way that you do. You do not need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Part of our work together can be understanding what is happening and why.
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor, and my passion has always been supporting people through change. I believe that every person has the potential for growth and development when they are given the right environment, information and support.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with people from a wide range of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds, each bringing their own experiences, challenges and ways of understanding the world. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, loss and bereavement, abandonment, abuse, trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), family and relationship difficulties, affairs and betrayal, sexuality and identity, addiction, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, stress, near-death experiences (NDE), romance scams and online fraud.
A significant part of my work involves helping people explore how earlier experiences can continue to affect their lives in the present. Childhood experiences, difficult relationships with parents or caregivers, abandonment, rejection, abuse or trauma can influence our self-worth, confidence, emotional responses, relationships and the way we connect with others. Sometimes patterns that once helped us survive or protect ourselves can become the very patterns that make life or relationships difficult later on.
I also work with adults experiencing ADHD and neurodivergence-related difficulties. This may include feeling overwhelmed, struggling with emotional regulation, low confidence, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, masking, feeling different or misunderstood, or carrying years of criticism about things that were never fully understood.
I support clients through significant life changes and experiences that can affect identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing. This can include menopause and the changes or losses that may accompany it, as well as the emotional impact of infertility and difficulties around becoming or not becoming a parent. Where appropriate, counselling can sit alongside medical or specialist support, providing a space to explore what these experiences mean for you personally.
My approach is person-centred and integrative, which means I do not believe that one way of working will suit everyone. I draw upon different therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioural and existential theories, adapting our work according to your individual needs, experiences and goals.
For me, counselling is not simply about addressing symptoms. I am interested in understanding the whole person and, where useful, exploring the experiences, relationships, beliefs and patterns that may sit underneath what you are currently experiencing.
I have worked in both clinical and community settings and have developed extensive experience in creating therapeutic relationships where people can speak openly without fear of judgement. Trust is important to me. I want you to feel that therapy is somewhere you can bring the parts of yourself that you understand as well as the parts you may still be trying to make sense of.
My style is warm, open-minded, caring, empathetic and honest. Although therapy can involve difficult and painful conversations, I do not believe the therapeutic space has to feel cold, clinical or impersonal. There can also be moments of humour, discovery, relief and even laughter. Therapy is a human relationship, and I believe being able to be yourself within that relationship is an important part of the work.
I will listen, but I will also work alongside you. I believe clients should be active participants in their own healing and personal development. Together, we can explore your experiences, recognise patterns, develop greater self-awareness and begin to understand not only what has happened to you, but how those experiences may have shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you.
Alongside my degree in Integrative Counselling, I hold qualifications in art therapy. Where appropriate and where a client is comfortable with it, creative approaches can provide another way of exploring emotions, memories and experiences that may sometimes be difficult to express through words alone.
Above all, I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can be heard, understood and accepted as you are. My role is not to tell you who you should become or what decisions you should make, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, recognise your strengths and support you in making the changes that feel right for you.
Whether you are coming to counselling because something has recently happened, because you have been carrying something for many years, or simply because you are ready to understand yourself differently, we can begin from wherever you are.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc. (Hons) Integrative counselling
- Diploma in Counselling
- Certificate in Art Therapy
- Certificate in Psychological First Aid
- Level 3 domestic Violence
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
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Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- 1:1 Counselling Session - £60.00
- Team Leader/ Senior Management - via consultation
