About me
I am an experienced BACP registered therapist and counsellor with several years of experience at generic counselling services as well as specialist services for survivors of sexual abuse and rape. I have supported individuals with a wide range of issues, in particular trauma related to bereavement, abuse, depression and relationship breakdown.
I am strongly committed and passionate about all issues related to equality and human rights and incorporate these values in my therapeutic work so that individuality is recognised and celebrated rather than hidden and feared. This has been a core aspect of my work with survivors of abuse, to ensure they are seen, heard and made to feel like they matter.
It is by no means an easy process, but having gone through therapy myself, I recognise the importance of fostering greater awareness of self and others, and increasing the capacity for self-compassion and understanding about the resources we build to navigate the challenges in our lives.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed my Counselling Skills Certificate at the University of Birmingham, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Metanoia Institute.
I have over 20 years of experience working with survivors of abuse around trauma, depression and anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and homelessness, consequently I am adept at creating trust & emotional safety.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions usually take place on a weekly basis, either in person or online. I charge £60 per session and able to give a concessionary rate for those on low income.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation over the phone to establish if we are a good fit. Following this, we can then agree a mutually convenient time to book an assessment. There is a £60 charge for this.
