About me
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You might be feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or struggling with things that don’t seem to shift no matter how hard you try. At other times, it can be harder to put into words - just a sense that something isn’t quite right. Having a regular space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and not have to mask or explain yourself can be a real relief.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can bring whatever is going on for you, at your own pace.
I have particular experience working with autistic and neurodivergent clients, and I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach. This means that I see neurological differences as a natural and valuable part of human diversity - not something that needs to be 'fixed'. Together, we can explore your experiences in a way that honours how your mind works, including the impact of masking, sensory overwhelm, burnout, or feeling misunderstood by others.
Alongside this, I work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, stress and burnout, workplace challenges, relationship difficulties, and living with chronic or long-term health conditions. These experiences can often overlap, and I aim to support you in making sense of how they show up in your life, and how you might want things to be different.
My approach is integrative, drawing on different therapeutic perspectives depending on what feels most helpful for you. At the heart of my work is the belief that your thoughts, feelings and experiences are valid and deserve to be understood with care and respect. I won’t try to fit you into a particular model - instead, we’ll work together in a way that feels right for you.
Finding the right counsellor can take time, and it’s important that you feel comfortable. I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation so you can get a sense of whether I might be the right fit. If it doesn’t feel like a match, I’m very happy to support you in thinking about what you need and how to find it.
I offer in-person sessions at Seachange in Budleigh Salterton, as well as online and telephone counselling.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counselling
- Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a 30-minute free consultation to all clients. After this, my standard fee is £50 per hour-long session.
I am able to offer a discounted rate to individuals on low incomes. I am happy to discuss reduced fees on an individual basis.
My hourly fee for student counsellors is £40 per session.
When I work
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I can occasionally be available at times other than those listed here - please contact me for details.
Further information
I offer in-person counselling at Seachange in Budleigh Salterton, as well as online therapy via Teams or Google Meet, as well as telephone counselling.
