About me
There are times in life when the support of friends and family is enough, but there are also times when it can help to talk to someone outside of your everyday world. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, overwhelm, or simply feeling stuck, I offer a warm, accepting and confidential space where you can explore what is happening for you at your own pace.
I work predominantly with neurodivergent young people and adults, including those who are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia or Tourette syndrome, as well as those living with conditions that can often co-exist alongside being neurodivergent, such as OCD, anxiety and depression. I also welcome people who are exploring whether they may be neurodivergent or who have received a recent diagnosis and are navigating what this means for them.
Alongside my professional experience, I also bring personal insight through my own lived experience. Having supported neurodivergent family members, this journey ultimately led to my own autism diagnosis. This has deepened my understanding of the strengths, challenges and complexities that can come with living in a world that is not always designed with neurodivergent people in mind. While every person’s experience is unique, I understand the importance of feeling genuinely accepted, understood and able to be yourself without the need to mask. I hope to support you in developing a greater sense of choice and acceptance around who you are, so that you can explore what feels helpful, what feels exhausting, and what feels right for you.
I am an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor with Person-Centred Therapy at the heart of my practice, drawing on Gestalt and Transactional Analysis where appropriate. I am also a qualified CBT Therapist, enabling me to adapt my approach to suit each individual rather than expecting you to fit one particular model of therapy.
I now work exclusively in private practice, offering therapy to young people and adults. I provide both longer-term counselling and focused short-term therapy, with regular reviews to ensure our work continues to meet your goals and needs.
Above all, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop greater self-understanding, and work towards helping life feel more manageable and fulfilling.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CPCAB, Redlands College)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB, Redlands College)
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
BACP Children and Young People Competency Training
Before moving into full-time private practice, I gained extensive experience working with both adults and young people. I volunteered for over two years at a local counselling service for adults and for four years at a specialist counselling service supporting young people facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
I also worked within a middle school, initially in a pastoral role and later as the school counsellor, supporting children aged 9–13 with their emotional wellbeing. These experiences have given me a strong understanding of the unique challenges that children, young people and families can face within a mainstream education setting.
Today, my practice is dedicated to providing affirming, collaborative therapy for neurodivergent young people and adults, recognising and valuing each person’s individual strengths, experiences and ways of being.
Training, qualifications & experience
BACP backed Children and Young People course (bolt on) Redlands College
Level 5 CBT (Redlands College, CPCAB)
Level 4 Counselling Diploma 2012 (Redlands College, CPCAB)
Certificate of Proficiency 2012 BACP and Health and Social Care
Level 3 counselling 2010 (Adult Education CPCAB
I spent over two years volunteering at a local counselling service for adults. During this time and beyond (four years) I also volunteered at a local young persons counselling service. Where I had the privilege to work with people who experienced many diverse challenges.I have also worked in a middle school supporting young people in a pastoral and latterly working as a school Counsellor. I now work in private practise only.
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
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a sliding scale fee to help make counselling as accessible as possible. My standard fee is £70 per session, with a reduced rate of £55 per session available for those on a lower income or with moderate financial constraints. If this is still not affordable, I am happy to discuss a further reduced fees on an individual basis, depending on your circumstances and subject to availability.
An initial twenty minute telephone call or meeting over Zoom is free.
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