About me
ABOUT ME:
Many of the people I work with arrive feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, addiction, or the lasting impact of past experiences. Sometimes life simply begins to feel heavy, and it can be difficult to make sense of what’s happening or where to begin.
I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow things down and talk openly about what’s going on for you. My role is not to judge or analyse you, but to help you understand yourself more clearly, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and support you in finding a way forward that feels right for you.
As an MBACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my work is shaped around the individual rather than a fixed model of therapy. I draw from Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, helping you explore both what is happening in the present and how earlier experiences may still influence your thoughts, feelings and relationships today.
Alongside this relational work, I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) where appropriate. EMDR can be particularly helpful when past experiences continue to intrude on the present through anxiety, distress, or a persistent sense of feeling stuck.
In addition to my private practice, I am also a Director of a community mental health CIC, supporting people who may otherwise struggle to access help. This work keeps me closely connected to the realities many people face and reinforces my belief that therapy should remain human, respectful and accessible.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about where to begin, we can work through things step by step. You don’t need to have the right words — we’ll find them together.
EXPERIENCE:
I have worked across a wide range of settings, including GP surgeries, detox units, community drug and alcohol services, charities and private practice. This breadth of experience means I am comfortable working with complex and overlapping difficulties, and with people who may feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.
I have particular experience supporting people with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement, self-harm and suicidal thoughts — experiences that can feel isolating and frightening to carry alone.
My background within NHS and third-sector services has also deepened my experience of working with trauma-related difficulties, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), OCD, health anxiety and specific or social phobias. I understand how intrusive and limiting these experiences can become, and how easily life can start to shrink around them.
Where appropriate, I integrate EMDR alongside relational and integrative counselling to help people process past experiences that continue to affect the present. My aim is always to work at a pace that feels safe, respectful and collaborative — helping you loosen the grip these difficulties can have on your life.
MY COUNSELLING SERVICE:
I offer private face-to-face sessions for adults and young adults in a comfortable and accessible therapy room in Stockport. I also provide online sessions via secure video platforms.
My work is integrative, meaning sessions are shaped around your individual needs rather than a fixed approach. Where appropriate, I also offer EMDR as part of the therapeutic work, particularly when past experiences continue to affect the present.
FEES:
Individual counselling sessions (50 minutes): £70
Couples sessions (90 minutes): £130
EMDR sessions (50 minutes): £90
Block of 10 EMDR sessions: £800
The therapy room is relaxed and welcoming, located within easy reach of major bus routes, train stations and the Metrolink. Off-road parking is available and the space is accessible for most levels of mobility.
FIRST SESSION: WHAT TO EXPECT:
Your first session is a gentle and collaborative space for us to get to know each other. There is no pressure to share anything you are not ready to talk about — we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
We will begin by covering some practicalities, including confidentiality, session length and fees, so you'll know what to expect from our work together. This helps create a clear and safe framework for the sessions.
You will then have the opportunity to talk about what brought you to counselling and what you might hope to gain from it. Together we can explore whether therapy feels like the right next step for you.
Feeling at ease and able to trust the process is important. From our first contact, my aim is to create a calm and respectful space where you feel comfortable working with me and confident about moving forward together.
MY APPROACH:
My approach is rooted in humanistic principles, offering a safe and compassionate space where you are met with warmth, respect and genuine care. I believe strongly in people’s capacity for resilience and meaningful change, even when that may not feel possible right now.
At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I see therapy as a collaborative process—a genuine connection built on empathy, honesty, and mutual respect. You are the expert on your life, and my role is to support you in making sense of your experiences and finding a way forward that feels right for you.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), adapting the work to your individual needs rather than following a fixed model. This allows us to focus on what is happening in the present, explore longer-standing patterns, or gently work with unresolved past experiences.
I work with both individuals and couples. Transactional Analysis strongly informs my work with couples, assisting in the exploration of communication patterns, relational dynamics, and cycles that may be causing difficulties. With individuals, I often use TA to understand how earlier experiences continue to shape current thoughts, feelings and responses.
Where appropriate, I also integrate EMDR alongside this relational work, particularly when past experiences or trauma feel stuck or continue to intrude on daily life.
Above all, I aim to offer a respectful and supportive space where you feel safe, understood and able to move forward at your own pace.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
When you work with me, you can expect a confidential and non-judgemental space where you are able to speak openly about what is happening in your life. My aim is to help you feel safe, listened to, and respected— without pressure to be a certain way or have everything figured out.
Sessions are shaped around your individual needs. Whether you are navigating anxiety, a low mood, relationship difficulties, addiction, or the impact of past experiences, we will work together to understand what is happening to you and why.
This may include exploring patterns that keep repeating, where they come from, and how they influence your thoughts, emotions and relationships today.
Alongside insight, we will also focus on what feels helpful and practical for you—supporting you in developing greater emotional awareness, steadiness, and choice in how you respond to life’s challenges.
Progress does not have to be dramatic or rushed. Often it happens through small, meaningful shifts over time.
Above all, you will be supported to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you, working towards a life that feels more balanced, connected and meaningful on your own terms.
Training, qualifications & experience
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
My training is grounded in integrative counselling and trauma-informed practices. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Counselling (2016) and a Level 7 Qualification in Clinical Supervision (2023). I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy widely used for trauma, anxiety and distress linked to past experiences.
Alongside my core qualifications, I remain committed to ongoing professional development, so the support I offer is ethical, informed, and responsive to the people I work with.
Additional training includes:
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
• Transactional Analysis (TA) 101
• Counselling Concepts and Skills
• Working with People Who Hear Voices
• Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Addiction)
• Level 4 Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Safeguarding for Adults and Children
I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate, am First Aid trained, and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, attending regular clinical supervision to ensure safe and reflective practice.
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.
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
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My Fees
Individual counselling sessions are £70 per session (50 minutes).
Couple sessions are £130 per session (90 minutes).
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation, giving you an opportunity to ask questions and decide whether working together feels like the right fit.
EMDR Sessions
EMDR sessions are £90 per session (50 minutes).
Where it feels clinically appropriate, EMDR may be offered as a structured course of work, with the option of a block of 10 sessions for £800.
Concessions
A limited number of concessionary spaces may be available. Please feel free to ask if you would like to discuss this.
Further information
Further Information
My therapy room is a quiet, private space within Labyrinth House Business Centre in Stockport. The environment is designed to be calm, comfortable, and confidential, allowing you to speak freely without feeling rushed or judged.
Sessions move at a pace that feels right for you. Some people arrive with clear goals, while others simply know that something doesn’t feel right and want a space to begin making sense of things. Both are welcome.
My work is integrative and relational. This means I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on what may be most helpful for you, including Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, CBT and EMDR where appropriate.
For some people, therapy focuses on understanding patterns in the present—such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, or emotional overwhelm. For others, it may involve gently working with past experiences that still influence thoughts, feelings or behaviour today.
I aim to offer a steady, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can explore what's happening in your life, develop greater self-understanding, and begin to move forward in a way that feels more balanced and meaningful.
