About me
I believe that all humans have the innate resources to help themselves; that we do the best we can with what we have, until we see a different path. I offer a non-judgmental and confidential space where we can explore and understand the thoughts and feelings that have led to the patterns of behaviour that are no longer working for you. My hope is that you will feel less alone in facing your adversity and that we can uncover solutions that are realistic and personal to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
- Accredited by NCPS as a Children and Young Person's Therapist.
- Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- Level 1 and 2 Certificate in Motivational Interviewing
- OCN Level 2 Certificate in Mindfulness Techniques for Children
- Mental Health First Aid (Renewed May 2024)
Working with Addiction NI, I have extensive experience and knowledge of substance misuse and behaviour addictions. I am trauma informed and have helped clients establish themselves in their present life, living in a way that matches the needs of their current self and becoming unburdened by the past.
Previous experience also includes working within Community based counselling with PIPS Charity and New Life Counselling. I have also worked in Schools based counselling with Familyworks and have experience counselling in Employment Assistance Programmes and Student Services with Inspire.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
I use Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with my clients. My approach is integrative, i.e. we will use the school of therapy that works best with your presenting issues.
We can agree on a regular space and time to do this. I work remotely (phone and online), from an office base and from an outside space where we can use “Walk and Talk' therapy.
I want to offer counselling on your terms and so invite you to contact me for a no-obligation, 20 minute consultation at no cost – where we can meet remotely, discuss what you want to gain from counselling and decide whether now is the right time for us to work together.
