About me
Choosing to begin therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed or as though nobody truly understands what you’re going through. I became a counsellor because I wanted to offer people a space where they feel heard, understood and accepted, whatever they may be facing. I understand that opening up can feel daunting, so I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable enough to be yourself, without pressure or fear of judgement.
I am passionate about supporting people to explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences, helping them develop a deeper understanding of themselves and move towards improved emotional wellbeing. I believe that, given the right environment, we all have the capacity for healing, growth and positive change. Together, we might explore difficult emotions, identify patterns, and develop greater self-awareness and self-compassion.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and non-judgemental. I aim to create a calm and supportive space where you can talk openly at your own pace. I take a person-centred approach, meaning our sessions are guided by what feels most important to you. My role is not to tell you what to do or how to feel, but to work alongside you, supporting you as you make sense of your experiences and discover your own path forward. We will explore whatever feels important to you, recognising that you are the expert on your own life.
I work primarily online and over the phone at the moment, allowing you to attend sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
I believe that feeling truly heard can be the beginning of meaningful change. Whatever has brought you to therapy, I offer a free informal 15 minute introductory call where we can talk about what you’re looking for, answer any questions you may have, and explore whether working together feels right.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Masters degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling and have worked as a volunteer counsellor across several organisations. I have experience supporting clients with a range of concerns, including anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, chronic health conditions, neurodiversity, relationships, and caring responsibilities.
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
