About me
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you're carrying more than feels manageable, finding it difficult to cope, or simply not feeling like yourself anymore. Maybe there's been a particular event that's brought you here, or perhaps it's much harder to put into words. Sometimes we just know that something doesn't feel quite right.
Whatever has brought you here, welcome, you don't have to make sense of it on your own. Sometimes, simply being heard in a different way can be the beginning of things feeling different.
Often, the way we're feeling makes sense when we take the time to understand what we've experienced, what we're carrying, and what we need. Therapy isn't about becoming someone different. It's about understanding yourself more fully and finding a way forward that feels right for you.
My approach is calm, thoughtful and collaborative. My aim is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest about whatever you're experiencing, without fear of judgement or pressure to have everything figured out. I believe that every person is unique, so therapy should be too. Rather than expecting you to fit a particular way of working, I tailor our sessions to you and your individual needs.
Drawing on person-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural approaches, I work alongside you to gently explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Sometimes you may simply need someone to listen and help you untangle what's been going on. At other times, we may explore practical strategies or new perspectives that help you respond differently to life's challenges. We'll always work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I work with adults (18+) from all backgrounds and walks of life. People come to counselling for many different reasons, including anxiety, stress, low mood, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, or simply because they no longer feel like themselves. While I work with a wide range of issues, I have particular interests in anxiety and panic, and in supporting people through periods of change, including midlife and menopause. At the heart of my work is helping people understand themselves with greater compassion, so they can move forward with more confidence and a renewed sense of balance. Whatever you're experiencing, you'll be met with care, curiosity and respect.
I know that reaching out for support can feel daunting. My hope is that, from the moment we first speak, you'll feel that this is a place where you don't have to pretend you're coping, explain everything perfectly, or have all the answers. You can simply come as you are, and together we'll make sense of whatever has brought you here.
I offer counselling online and in person from comfortable counselling rooms in Corsham.
If you're wondering whether counselling is right for you, I offer a free introductory telephone call. It's an opportunity for us to talk briefly about what's brought you here, answer any questions you may have, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- EMBERS Menopause Informed CBT trained
- Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills & Theory
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- DBS
- Safeguarding level 3 qualified
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
£50.00 per session
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