About me
Have you experienced a bereavement, a big change or a loss in your life? Do the days feel like a challenge and life feels difficult? Nobody really understands what you are going through? These experiences can leave you feeling alone. You may be experiencing sleeplessness, thoughts that circle around, trauma, anxiety and grief.
I understand that life can bring moments of profound grief, significant loss, and change. This can be through many things, for example
· the death of a significant person or pet
· loss of a job
· end of a relationship
· realising you have ADHD, Autism or both
· feeling you no longer have a purpose in your life
These experiences, although universal, can feel isolating and stressful. I can offer a safe, private, welcoming space where you can be heard without judgement.
Your experience and response to bereavement, loss or change will be unique to you so my work with you will be tailored to you. It is not unusual to have many questions around grief. You may be wondering what is a normal reaction to loss? How long will it take to be back to normal? Why don’t people get it?
Is your experience of loss traumatic perhaps leaving you suffering distressing flash backs, panic attacks and overwhelming thoughts? I can work with you as a trauma informed counsellor who has experience supporting those with facing these challenges. Together we can navigate your journey with care and compassion.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
- Bachelor of Education Honours Degree
Professional training
- Trauma informed Practice
- Working with children and young people
- working with child loss
- A deep dive into the Person Centred Approach
- Working with suicide
- Working with Domestic Abuse and Bereavement
- LGBTQ+ Awareness and training when working with CYP clients
Experience
My journey began with over thirty years in education, including extensive work with children with additional needs. I then retrained as a counsellor.This was complemented by dedicated volunteering with Childline and I continue volunteer counsellor at Treetops Hospice, supporting bereaved adults and children. .
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
£55.00 per session
Further information
So I am not a stranger, here is a little bit more about me. I reached a point in my life where I was unhappy in my job, my children had left home and I felt lost despite having lots of wonderful people and experiences in my life. I left teaching and spent time reflecting on what was next.
I retrained as a counsellor and gained experience through volunteering as a counsellor at Childline and at Treetops Hospice. Supporting people at a difficult point in their life is a tremendous privilege and work which I find rewarding.
By bringing my life experience, training and personality to counselling I hope to work together with you to help you find a path to live the life you want.
I'm a Nottingham lass who fills her time with plants, art, knitting, saxophones and gets outside as much as possible.
That's me. I'd like to know more about you.
