About me
Do you ever find yourself feeling like you're not good enough or that you're not as deserved as those around you? Maybe you're full of self-doubt or feel unable to live your life in the way that you would like to?
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed; life can be tough and can throw challenges our way. I recognise that during times like these it can all seem too much and we can struggle to find a way through our own difficulties. I can help you to work through the issues that are holding you back, allowing you to become your most authentic self and find inner peace, understanding and happiness leading you to live a more fulfilled and empowered life.
I work in a predominantly person-centred, relational way which means the counselling I offer is non-directive and is underpinned by the relationship between the two of us. Our sessions will be led by you, and we will work together at a pace that suits you. I offer a warm, compassionate, trauma-informed perspective, integrating different techniques and approaches to help you understand the root causes of your behaviours and ways of interacting with others; enabling you to make sense of what is going on for you.
I will listen to you attentively to ensure that your voice is heard, and will work with you genuinely and respectfully to understand and accept your experience. I will offer a safe, non-judgemental environment which will enable you to reflect upon your issues, discover your inner strengths, and find the resources to change.
My therapeutic training is underpinned by my degree in Psychology, which provides me with a deep and unique understanding of psychological processes, helping me to further understand the hurdles that life can throw at us and how they affect our wellbeing.
I am a fully qualified Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This membership means that I am fully committed to ensuring the best professional practice, guided by the BACP ethical framework. What this means for you is that I am a caring and understanding practitioner offering high professional standards.
My particular specialism is working with adult survivors of sexual abuse and childhood trauma as well as young people aged 14+, however I have experience of working with a variety of issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, bereavement, family issues, low self-esteem/confidence, anger, self-harm, stress, relationship issues, domestic violence and suicidal thoughts.
REWIND Therapy - treatment for PTSD and traumatic memories ("closure without disclosure")
In addition to counselling, I am also qualified to deliver REWIND therapy, a fast, safe, trauma-focused, non-intrusive psychological technique for neutralising the high emotional arousal that can remain long after traumatic experiences are over. Witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event(s) can cause an intense, emotional response leading to the development of PTSD. REWIND therapy can be effective in significantly reducing these symptoms after just one session.
REWIND involves being guided through a sequence of observing the trauma in a forward 'film' and then in rewind. I will talk you through the process, and we will then complete the rewind together as many times as necessary in a single session. REWIND is not about forgetting the event, nor can it help with this, it is about providing you with a 'filing cabinet' in which you can put your traumatic memories into and then lock it with a key to which you then hold. You will then be in control as to whether you want to revisit this traumatic memory, rather than the traumatic memory revisiting you, uninvited.
If you are interested in REWIND therapy, we can either integrate this into our work together, or you can book a stand-alone session (at least one follow-up session will be required).
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – Leeds City College
BSc (hons) Psychology – Nottingham Trent University
Training
Counselling Children & Young People (ages 5-15) - Noah's Ark Centre
REWIND Therapy – RASA Merseyside – Laura Keegan (International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy)
Carolyn Spring Training – ‘Working with Trauma’ Webinar Series
Therapeutic Work with Eating Difficulties – York Women’s Counselling Service
'Your Inner Child' workshop - Catherine O'Riordan
TA101 - Introduction to Transactional Analysis - The Horsforth Centre
Introduction to Sand Tray Training - Wellspring Therapy & Training
Issues Surrounding Sexual Abuse - Mosaic II – 30 hours Training
Remote Working with Children and Young People – Northpoint (Open Minds Partnership)
Moving Your Practice Online – Online Therapy Institute
KCRASAC (Kirklees & Calderdale Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre) – Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence Training
Safeguarding Children and Young People Workshop
CBT for Trauma
Experience
Alongside my private practice, I also coordinate a counselling and wellbeing service for young people aged 15-25 (June 2024 - present)
Mosaic II – Volunteer Counsellor - working with the families and survivors of sexual abuse and trauma
Noah’s Ark Centre – Volunteer Counsellor - working with children and adults with a variety of presenting issues
ChildLine UK – Volunteer Telephone Counsellor - offering comfort, support and practical advice to young people and children who called the service for help
I have over 10 years’ experience of working in safeguarding and pastoral and welfare support roles in schools, 6th forms and FE colleges, promoting independence, confidence and resilience in students
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
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
15-20 minute telephone consultation - free
50-minute session - £70.00
REWIND - 75-minute session - £100
A small number of reduced-fee sessions are available for students, trainee counsellors/psychotherapists and those with a low-household income - please enquire
Payments can be made in cash on the day or by bank transfer in advance
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Further information
Daytime and evening appointments are available.
I understand that taking the first step to seek help can be difficult, therefore if you would like more information about counselling in general or about my service, please contact me - I am always happy to reply to texts, emails or phone calls.
Please note, my counselling room is on the first floor and unfortunately does not have disabled access.
