About me
Often, people want change but aren’t sure how to do it by themselves. I offer one to one therapy to individuals looking to share their personal struggles and experiences in a supportive environment. I recognise every human being is unique and the concerns that bring a person to therapy are as wide and varied as the individual. Therefore, therapy will be tailored to meet your specific needs.
I founded Essence Psychology & Counselling Service in 2020. I offer face to face sessions in Hartlepool (TS24), as well as online and via telephone. I work integratively, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches. This includes person-centred counselling, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), transactional analysis, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness. My practice is trauma informed and neurodiversity affirming with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I’m a dedicated and compassionate therapist with over 15 years of experience.
- I'm the founder of Essence Psychology & Counselling Service based in Hartlepool.
- I have a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (level 7 & 8) and a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology.
- I am also a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and undertake regular professional development and monthly clinical supervision for my practice.
- I am fully insured and hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- I have extensive experience including working as a Senior and Specialist Therapist in Primary Care Mental Health.
- I also have experience working as a therapist in specialist domestic abuse services, mental health charities, HMP Services, Adult Learning Disability Services, Occupational Health, substance misuse and addiction services and with emergency service workers.
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).
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Fees
£40.00 - £70.00
Additional information
I offer therapy using a sliding scale based on the principles of economic justice. This allows me to offer accessible therapy whilst also ensuring the sustainability of my practice.
I offer a free 15-minute no obligation phone call to explore your aims for therapy and how I may be able to help you. I can also answer any questions that you may have
I charge a sliding scale of £40-£70 per session depending on your financial capacity
I also reserve a limited number of slots for people who are experiencing financial hardship
Payment for sessions is either cash or via bank transfer
Further information
- I am currently accepting new clients.
- I hold sessions Monday to Friday (morning, afternoon and evening)
- Face to face appointments are held in Hartlepool
- Nationwide appointments are held online or over the telephone
