About me
I welcome you to a safe and confidential space with the understanding that you may need to explore some difficult feelings or experiences which are troubling you at the moment. Living your best life may seem beyond your reach because of trauma, anxiety, sadness, depression, self confidence or relationship problems.
Together we may be able to harness your own inner resources and to help you to discover more of what makes life worthwhile and meaningful. You may be overwhelmed by life and in need of someone to guide and support you in the growth you need right now
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking a more fulfilling life and to understand themselves and others better. By knowing ourselves with an appreciation of our deep Self we can truly be ourselves and reach our full potential. Authenticity and compassion in therapy may well be the springboard to more healthy relationships with others and Self.
All are welcomed regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, LGBTQ, or disability, or whether you feel that you fit in with societal expectations or not. My approach is gender and sexuality diversity affirmative as well as inclusive of all ethnic diversity. I consider this to also be nature based and informed by our place as an integral part of the whole of nature, and with awareness of the environmental crisis which we are now experiencing.
Specialising in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, shame and trauma, as well as addictions and eating disorders, and offering an effective collaborative exploration of these while working towards overcoming them with understanding, awareness and sensitivity.
My approach to counselling is integrative and I am currently continuing with further training and professional development in;
Embodied Somatic Psychotherapy;
I have completed a Certificate in Embodied Psychotherapy and am now building on this with further CPD training.
Past trauma and long held relational patterns are held in the body and consequently a purely 'talking therapy' approach may not be sufficient to release and begin to heal these from the nervous system where they are stored. By encouraging awareness of the body, movement and imagery within a framework of curious enquiry it is possible to access and heal those deep patterns which may be resistant to simply talking things over. The work of Peter Levine, Gabor Mate, Bessel Van Der Kolk and others describe how "The Body Keeps The Score" (Van Der Kolk).
Jungian / Depth Psychology
I work within 'an acorn model' in which the energy of the psyche is aimed at growth and psychological health in the individual and beyond. This growth is fundamentally a matter of discovering our own inner resources through imagination, myth, metaphor and dreams with the aim of guiding you towards your own wisdom. This journey of individuation may be the most healing and meaningful process in our quest to be happy and healthy.
Parts Work / I F S
This is a highly effective evidence based therapy which aims to work with your internal parts; such as a critical voice, a part which may be demanding or a part which wants to drink, etc.
Everybody has these parts and the IFS approach is completely non-judgemental and non-pathologizing, aiming at acceptance and integration.
There are no bad parts and all of our internal parts have a positive intention which may be stuck in a past trauma or are using some coping mechanism to keep you safe.
By befriending these internal parts it is possible to begin to approach wholeness and to heal past wounds, and thereby becoming more fully yourself and more resilient. This approach has well been very successful as described by Richard Schwartz in books such as 'No Bad Parts'.
My integrative approach is also informed by;
* Transpersonal psychology
*Dream Work
* Meditation and Awareness
*Neuroscience
* Promoting mindful awareness and bringing internal resources to the aid of healing and growth.
My approach to counselling is relational so that healing takes place within the therapeutic relationship as well as through effective strategies which may help to rediscover your own innate strengths and thereby to address whatever is holding you back in your life.
I am trained in integrative counselling which means that my approach is flexible enough to encompass many different theoretical perspectives in addressing whatever might be troubling you.
Sessions are for a full 60 minutes and I offer a sliding scale of fees (see Fees below). Email me here and arrange an informal chat on 07882157792 to discuss how to move forward.
When appropriate I may encourage mindfulness or imagination in order to promote your own inner resources during sessions.
I work with attention to mind, body and soul in relation to your own personal reasons for seeking counselling.
I am a registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and maintain and uphold the principles of the BACP Ethical Framework.
- Offering effective ways to deal with stress, depression and anxiety, as well as generalised anxiety disorder and panic attacks.
- Helping to overcome post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sensitively without the necessity of going over and over traumatic experiences
- Facing up to low self esteem, self criticism and shame with understanding and self compassion
- Exploring past and present relationship issues and betrayal in order to feel more secure and valued
- Building resilience and feeling more able to cope with the setbacks and the ups and downs of life
- Travelling with you on your journey through bereavement and loss
- Coping with feelings concerning despair, self harm and suicidal thoughts
Training, qualifications & experience
- Integrative Counselling training with Matrix College
- BSc (Honours) Integrative Counselling
- BSc (Honours) Psychology
- Certificate in Embodied Psychotherapy
- CPD: ongoing training in depth psychology
- Holistic Recovery training (Addictions)
- Ten years experience
- Registered member of BACP
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees are £60 for a 60 minute session with this being on a sliding scale according to affordability. With couples this will be £65 per 60 minute session.
Concessions will be considered for those on low incomes as well as students, etc.
Payment usually by bank transfer but cash also accepted.
When I work
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Further information
I usually work in Norwich on Tuesday's and Wednesday's and in Horsford Monday, Thursday and Friday.
