About me
I am a qualified pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist offering a warm, supportive and confidential space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted without judgement.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life changes, loss, overwhelming emotions and the impact of difficult or painful past experiences. You may have a clear idea of what you would like help with, or simply feel that something isn't quite right and want the opportunity to understand yourself better.
As a pluralistic practitioner, I believe that therapy should be shaped around you rather than expecting you to fit into one particular therapeutic model. I draw upon person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches, adapting the way we work according to your individual needs, experiences and goals.
Alongside my counselling and psychotherapy qualifications, I am an experienced hypnotherapist, holding the NCFE-accredited Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) and a Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. I am also a practising solicitor, which has given me extensive experience of supporting and communicating with people through challenging, stressful and often life-changing situations.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and collaborative. I won't tell you what you should do or how you should feel. Instead, we'll work together to understand what may be keeping you stuck, recognise patterns that are no longer helping you and explore meaningful ways of moving forward.
I offer both face-to-face and online counselling, and I welcome you to get in touch for an initial conversation to see whether working together feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, trained in pluralistic counselling and psychotherapy. My qualifications and professional training include:
- Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory
- NCFE Level 4 Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD)
- Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
Additional Professional Training
- Safeguarding Children – Levels 1, 2 & 3
- Safeguarding Adults – Levels 1, 2 & 3
- Prevent – Levels 1, 2 & 3
- Honour-Based Abuse Awareness Certificate
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), an individual member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and registered with the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), as well as the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists (AfSFH) and the Complementary Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
My therapeutic approach is pluralistic, allowing me to integrate person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches according to each client's individual needs, preferences and goals.
Alongside my therapeutic practice, I am a practising solicitor and have extensive professional experience supporting people through complex, challenging and stressful circumstances.
I also have experience in counselling education, having worked as a counselling tutor and assessor. I currently serve as Director of Education and Compliance Officer with the National Council for Hypnotherapy, contributing to professional standards, education and good practice within the profession.
I undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development (CPD) to ensure my practice remains safe, ethical, reflective and informed by current professional standards.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual counselling sessions are £55 and last 50 minutes. I offer both face-to-face and online appointments at the same fee.
I also offer a free 20-minute initial consultation, giving you an opportunity to briefly discuss what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions you may have and decide whether you feel I am the right counsellor for you before committing to a full session.
There is no obligation to continue following the initial consultation. If we decide to work together, we can agree a frequency of sessions that best suits your individual needs and circumstances.
Further information
I understand that choosing a counsellor can feel like a very personal decision, and finding someone you feel comfortable with is an important part of the therapeutic process. My aim is to offer a warm, relaxed and approachable environment where you can be yourself and speak openly, without fear of judgement.
I work pluralistically, which means our sessions are shaped around you. Some people value having the space to talk and explore their experiences, while others prefer a more structured approach with practical strategies and clear goals. We can work in whichever way, or combination of ways, feels most helpful to you.
My background in counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy also allows me to bring a broad range of therapeutic skills to my work, while my professional experience outside therapy has given me an understanding of the pressures that can come with demanding careers, responsibility, relationships and significant life changes.
You don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about before contacting me. Sometimes knowing that something doesn't feel right, or that you would like things to be different, is enough.
I offer both face-to-face and online sessions and welcome an initial conversation before you decide whether you would like to begin counselling. There is no obligation to continue, it is simply an opportunity to see whether you feel I am the right counsellor for you.
