About me
I am a person-centred and experiential psychotherapist/counsellor. I believe that any person is the expert in their own world and they have an inherent ability to grow into the person they want to be if they are provided with the right conditions. Too often we forget who we really are and get consumed with pleasing others and being what they want us to be. In working with you, I will try to understand you as an individual and create a non-judgemental space for us to work together to make sense of your world and the challenges within it. Feeling safe and able to talk about anything offers the opportunity to cope, grow and change in ways that you may otherwise have been unable to. My approach means that I do not analyse or advise you but we would work together to explore personal and relational difficulties in order for you to come to your own conclusions and find your own way forward.
I offer short and long term therapy for adults. I work clients with a variety of issues including trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, bereavement to name a few. I am based in Carrington, Nottingham. I offer face to face, video conference and telephone counselling. (Please note, access to my therapy room is via stairs, please consider this if you have mobility issues).
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Masters in Person-centred and Experiential Psychotherapy from Staffordshire University.
I have extensive experience of working in the criminal justice system with a range of people who have had multiple disadvantages in life, leading to criminal behaviour. This, combined with my therapy experience working in services for teenagers and young adults, women, and vulnerable people with complex needs has provided me with a wealth of experience building relationships with a variety of clients from all walks of life. I have worked with numerous issues including, but not limited to; anxiety. depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, bereavement, addiction and substance misuse.
Particular areas of interest for me are; the change process including what keeps us stuck from moving forward when we really want to; humour in therapy; encouraging men to access therapy, body acceptance; and use of popular culture (TV, books and films) in supporting reflection and learning about ourselves.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership

Accredited Register Scheme
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Offender behaviour and/or risk of offending behaviour
- Coping with and making changes
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is £50 per 50 minute session. I offer some concessions. Please do ask.
I currently have availability on Mondays. I offer an initial free 15-20 minute consultation by telephone. This gives me an opportunity to understand what you would like from counselling and what issues you would like to focus on. I will ask a variety of questions including some that will help me to ensure that my training, skills and experience are relevant to your In turn, you can ask any questions you may have and to see if we feel we can work together effectively.
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