About me
I am an Integrative Counsellor, fully qualified to work with both adults and young people. I work work integratively, drawing on the approach which best suits the needs of my client. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follow their guidelines.
Whether you are experiencing emotional difficulties at home, in your relationship with others, at college or in the workplace, I offer a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to explore and work through some of the difficult feelings and issues coming up for you.
I have substantial experience working with both adults, children and young people in charities, hospice and educational settings and have helped my clients with a range of issues, including:
anxiety, depression, low self esteem, bullying, self-harm, bereavement and loss, relationship and family issues, childhood abuse, identity, chronic illness, and work-related stress.
I have had specialist training in working with trauma and work from a trauma informed perspective which means my priority lies in keeping my client psychologically safe, allowing them to explore and heal from their trauma at a pace which is manageable for them.
Contacting a counsellor is a very positive and important step and takes courage. I believe it is important to find a counsellor you feel comfortable with, and with whom you can build a trusting relationship. For this reason, I offer a free 20 minute, no obligation, telephone conversation to help you determine whether we can work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Post Graduate L5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling
L2 & 3 Certificate in Counselling
Registered Member of the BACP (MBACP)
Cruse Bereavement Training
Working with Depression in Children and Young People
Working with Anxiety in Children and Young People
Working with Complex Trauma (CPCAB approved)
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £50.00 and last 50 minutes.
I provide short term counselling of 6-12 sessions or open ended counselling.
Limited number of concessions available.
When I work
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Further information
I have substantial experience counselling and supporting young people in schools and FE colleges, and have also worked with bereavement and loss in a hospice setting.
I have considerable experience working with young adults with learning differences and behavioural issues.
