About me
Welcome – I’m Ona, and I’m glad you’re here.
As a Black, neurodiverse, female counsellor, I offer a therapeutic space where you can truly be seen, heard, and understood – without judgment.
I’m an integrative counsellor, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and CBT to tailor support around your unique needs. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming – juggling multiple priorities, coping with major life changes, or navigating experiences that leave you feeling isolated or burned out. If you’re struggling right now, you’re not alone – reaching out for support is a powerful first step.
You may not know exactly what you need yet – and that’s completely OK. Therapy isn’t about having everything figured out; it’s about creating the space to explore, heal, and move forward at your own pace.
How I Can Support You?
I have extensive experience helping clients with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:
Parenting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Navigating Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, etc.)
Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Wellbeing
Trauma and Healing from Domestic Abuse
Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
Relationship and Parenting Difficulties
Cultural Identity, Marginalisation, and Racial Trauma
A Space that Understands You:
As someone with lived and professional experience of neurodivergence and advocacy, I deeply understand the barriers that many individuals and families face when accessing support. I’m committed to offering a counselling space that honours who you are as an individual, whether that your identity, culture, and or neurodiversity — and where your unique experiences are welcomed, not pathologised.
Whether you are navigating life as a parent, managing neurodivergence, dealing with trauma, or feeling weighed down by expectations and life in general, you’ll find a compassionate, confidential, and collaborative space to work through it here.
What to Expect When We Work Together:
Our first session is a gentle, exploratory conversation where we’ll get to know each other. I’ll ask you about your background, any previous experiences of therapy, and what you hope to gain from counselling. We'll set clear goals together and agree on how we will work in partnership.
I work primarily online for flexibility and accessibility, and I also offer sessions by phone for those who prefer. With capacity to see clients face to face.
Availability:
I currently have availability with sessions on Mondays to Wednesdays, and some evening and weekend slots for online work.
🗓️ FREE 20-minute Consultation Available – Let's see if we're the right fit. Text, call, or email me today to book.
You deserve support that sees all of who you are. Let's take the next step together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
Level 3 Coaching & Mentoring
MSc in Social Work
BA (Hons) Social Policy
I bring a wealth of practical experience in the public sector which also, includes working with IAPT Talking Therapies (supporting adults with anxiety and depression), young people in schools (with Place2Be), and advocacy roles supporting parents of neurodivergent children. I've collaborated with organisations such as the GUBA Foundation to raise awareness about Autism and worked with charities like Solace and The Bread and Butter Thing.
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.
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.
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
£40.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concessionary rates to students and those on low income,
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