About me
I am a qualified counsellor, registered with BACP (410002) and working to their professional standards.
It is common for past experiences and present circumstances to pose challenges in our life. You have made a significant step in seeking out support and I hope you can give yourself appreciation for this.
My aim is to create a judgement-free, safe-feeling space, in which you can explore your history and the present issues you face; where you will be supported to foster deeper self-connection, and gain practical tools that will equip you to continue your growth once therapy ends.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am trained in Person Centred Counselling (PGDip), meaning I work with empathy, encourgement of authenticity, and a belief in your inherent ability to find solutions to the issues you face. I respond to clients flexibly, moving between reflective and more solution-focussed approaches, responding to what feels most supportive to a client at any given time.
As part of my holistic approach, I work with particular care in supporting clients to navigate parts of their identity, such as sexuality, race or neurodivergence. I recognise how the intersections of different aspects of identity can influence unique experiences, some of which might be a source of internal conflict for which you would like support, or for which you simply would like reassurance in knowing those experiences will be held with care.
Essentially, there cannot be a blanket approach to counselling. Each client I work with has their own preference for ways of working and individual sense of what feels therapeutic. I will work collaboratively with you to find an approach that is best fitting for you.
Alongside my private practice I continue to volunteer as a counsellor for an LGBT+ charity, working with issues such as challenges in relationships, coming out and managing feelings of guilt and shame. I have previous experiences of volunteering as a counsellor within schools and for youth charities, supporting young clients to build self-confidence and cope with grief and domestic abuse.
I have kept information here brief and am conscious you may wish to know more about my training and experience. If so, I would be happy to share more in a free intro call.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Sex work
Gender Transition
Coming Out
Chem Sex
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 30-minute intro call, in which you can share more about what you might like to explore in therapy, learn more about my practice and ask questions. This can help you to make a decision about whether counseling from me could be the right route for you.
There is no pressure to book further sessions following your intro call. Regardless of whether you are certain of wanting to start counselling or still deciding, I would be hapy to hear from you and support you in this first step of your journey.
My rates are on a small sliding scale between £50- £60 for a 1hr session. I can also offer the concessionary rate of £40 per session to several clients. Please inquire about availability.
When I work
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My availability may vary, so please get in touch to enquire about specific timings.
