About me
The first step in counselling is finding a counsellor you trust and feel comfortable with. I am an accredited integrative counsellor offering a confidential, non-judgmental space where we will work collaboratively to explore the difficulties and experiences that have brought you here today. Many people feel a relief when they are truly heard and understood, and this creates new insights and opens up a new path to move forward. Through counselling, we can create positive changes by exploring your current and past experiences, and identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking, allowing you to change and grow.
You may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or a lack of purpose. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost in life. Perhaps you know exactly what it is you want from counselling, or maybe you just feel you need to talk because something doesn’t feel quite right and you are struggling to cope. Either way, counselling is a journey of discovery, and I want to walk alongside you. Together, we can find hope and purpose for you again; we can change your negative core beliefs and empower you to set yourself a new horizon.
Who I work with
I am experienced working with adults and young people from various backgrounds and cultures. I focus on your unique situation and experiences as I concern myself with how things are from your own point of view, valuing the importance of your thoughts and feelings. I believe you are the expert on your own life, so sometimes you just need the space to think and talk things through, or to be challenged to find the answers you are searching for from within yourself.
I have worked with people of different ages who were navigating transitional periods in their lives, including school, university, a new job, having children, and retirement. I also have experience working with people struggling with grief, whether it is the loss of a close family member, a friend, or a relationship- each person's experience with grief is personal and different, so I help you to process your own loss and the effects it has on your life.
I work with people coming to terms with the diagnosis of a chronic illness, as well as the ongoing difficulties with living with a disease or illness. I also work with people processing the diagnosis of a close family member or friend; I have experience supporting and empowering carers of family members.
I work with a lot of teenagers and young people who are trying to make sense of their feelings and emotions, as they learn to express themselves in a healthy, positive way. I am also a counsellor for a top drama school in London, so I am experienced in working with students who are overwhelmed, stressed, or trying to make sense of their future.
What next?
If this feels right for you, the next step is to contact me, and we can arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss what is bringing you to counselling, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, and get to know each other better without obligation. We can then arrange our first session where we will meet using FaceTime or Zoom. I offer short-term or open-ended counselling, so we may work together for a few weeks, months, or years, depending on your preferences and needs. Most people find weekly sessions more useful, but later you may decide upon more or less regular sessions if you prefer.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an accredited member of the BACP, ensuring I work within their ethical guidelines and follow their professional standards for good practice. Alongside this, I am committed to ongoing professional development and further training to ensure my knowledge and experience is up to date, allowing me to offer the best possible therapy. This includes training on suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma, abuse, self-esteem issues and living with chronic illness, amongst other issues.
I have completed a diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling, enabling me to use Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Somatic and Transactional Analysis theories within my work. I also use elements of my Philosophy Bachelor's Degree to explore elements of existential and ethical dilemmas with clients. Furthermore, I have a qualification in Counselling Children and Young People, enabling me to work safely and effectively with younger clients.
I am experienced working with adults and young people with a variety of different issues, tailoring my therapeutic style for each person's needs. I spent 2 years volunteering for a mental health charity in London, working with adults with mild to moderate mental health challenges.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
- Chronic illness diagnosis
- Living with chronic illness
- Type 1 Diabetes
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- £60 per session per session
- £55 concessions per session
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