About me
I am an accredited Counsellor in the UK, and my modality is CBT. I support young people, families, and individuals who are struggling with their mental health. I work with you to understand your traumas and trigger points, and together we identify healthier ways to manage your emotional difficulties which enables you to feel more in control.
I use my counselling skills to support people with a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, low mood, loneliness, isolation, OCD, PTSD, work difficulties, relationship problems, bereavement, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and much more. I have also, spent a significant amount of time supporting people who have experienced emotional and physical abuse.
My model is professional, holistic, empathic and non-judgemental with a focus on CBT, Person-Centered, Humanistic, Integrative and psychodynamic.
I listen to clients and provide them with a safe space to feel heard, build trust and establish a professional relationship. Together with the clients, we devise a strategy that reflects on their individual needs and goals. It is my ethos to build trust, encourage clients to be themselves and focus on their strengths, values, and positive outlook on life. Through commitment and engagement, the clients learn self compassion and the feeling of empowerment.
I look forward to working with you, and giving you the tools to understand yourself, your traumas and how they affect your day to day living, whilst discovering new ways of challenging unhelpful ways of thinking, and changing your story.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 15 years of experience working with both young people and families across a range of settings, including education and community organisations.
I have worked as a Job Coach, Counsellor, and Mentor at Shaw Trust, supporting young people to build confidence, develop workplace skills, and better understand their mental health. Using CBT-based approaches alongside mentoring and coaching, I helped individuals develop healthier thinking patterns, improve self-esteem, and build effective coping strategies.
I have also worked as a Counsellor and Family Liaison Support Worker, offering emotional support to children and families while ensuring a strong focus on safeguarding. This included working collaboratively with external agencies to support client wellbeing and safety.
In a school setting, I have provided one-to-one support to students aged 11–16, helping them to explore the underlying causes of emotional challenges, understand their triggers, and develop healthier ways of managing their emotions. I worked closely with staff, safeguarding leads, and parents/carers to ensure consistent and supportive care.
Alongside my experience, I am committed to working safely, ethically, and professionally. I am an registered Member of the BACP. I work in line with their ethical frameworks to ensure that all clients receive safe, respectful, and high-quality support.
I attend regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional guidelines, which supports me in maintaining safe and effective practice. I also engage in ongoing continued professional development (CPD), keeping my knowledge up to date and continuing to develop my skills.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and am registered with the DBS Update Service. I am fully insured to practice and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). I have completed safeguarding training, which is updated annually.
Confidentiality is at the heart of my work. All aspects of our sessions, including records and communication, are handled in line with GDPR to ensure that your privacy and trust are maintained at all times.
Working together with the young people to help them understand their triggers, set goals, and realise their potential.
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I understand that opening up to someone new about personal matters can feel difficult and overwhelming. To help make that first step a little easier, I offer a free 15-minute telephone or video consultation. This provides you the opportunity to get a sense of how counselling works, you can ask any questions, and begin to feel more comfortable before committing to further sessions.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to talk and be yourself. My approach is holistic and draws on a range of therapies, including CBT, person-centred, humanistic, integrative, and psychodynamic approaches, so we can work in a way that feels right for you.
I take time to really listen and understand your experiences, helping you feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on for you and gently work towards goals that reflect your individual needs.
Building trust is really important to me, and I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, valued, and accepted. I believe everyone has their own strengths, even if they don’t always feel visible, and part of our work can be about reconnecting with those.
Through working together, you can develop greater self-compassion, confidence, and a stronger sense of empowerment in your life.
