This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I offer one to one counselling for children, young people and adults.
Sometimes we need someone other than a friend or relative to talk through a particular problem. I can help you gain a different perspective on your issue and we will work together to find ways to move forward positively.
I work with a person-centred approach, which means that I will listen to you with warmth and acceptance, without judgement or advice giving. I will use my skills and experience throughout the counselling process to help you explore the way you think, feel and behave.
I welcome individuals who wish to undertake short term counselling (3-6 sessions) as well as those who may wish to go deeper into things over a period of months, depending on the nature of the concerns raised.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Severn Talking Therapy: Advanced Diploma in Relational supervision
- ABC Awards: Level 7 Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- BACP: Certificate of Proficiency
- Dip HE Counselling: University of Gloucestershire
- PGCE Modern Languages: University of Bristol
- BA (Hons) French Language and Literature and History of Art: University of Bristol
I am a qualified counsellor with a Diploma in Counselling validated by the University of Gloucestershire and a post-qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents.
I am a supervisor, working with trainee and qualified counsellors
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS (Accred)).
I am also a member of CAPPP (Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Private Practice).
I regularly attend CPD courses, receive monthly supervision for both my voluntary and private client work and I am fully insured for private practice. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
I have experience of working with a wide range of clients (children, adolescents and adults) with problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement and loss, spiritual issues, the impact of trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, self-harm, relationship difficulties and marital breakdown.
I have been counselling adults and young people in private practice since 2015 and started volunteer counselling with adults in a large Bristol counselling agency since January 2013. I have been the school counsellor at a Bristol post-16 centre since June 2015 and since September 2017 have been working with Focus Counselling as part of a counselling team in two private schools in Bath with children and young people aged 5-18.
I have 3 years experience of delivering person centred training courses at introductory level as well as facilitating skills workshops for certificate level counselling students.
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I particularly welcome working with school age and university age students at this time, using telephone, online or email counselling support.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free no obligation 20 minute telephone call for you to outline your concerns. I then offer a lower cost introductory session, usually online, to explore together what some of your goals and expectations might be.
Regular hourly counselling sessions are currently priced at £55.00/hour however we choose to meet.
Fees:
- Initial phone call: free
- Introductory assessment online: £30.00 for 30-50 minutes as necessary.
- Session fee: £55.00
Block bookings of four or six sessions carry a small discount.
Concessions available for students and those on low incomes- please enquire.
When I work
Availability for in person therapy on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from rooms at Network Training and Counselling in Filton, Bristol and via online or telephone counselling Mondays and Thursdays.
