About me
Based in Brighton and Peacehaven I offer counselling for couples and individuals (18+), both online and face to face.
As an Accredited Integrative Counsellor, and Counselling Lecturer with over a decade of experience, I combine evidence-based approaches including Person-Centred, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Imago Relationship Therapies.
Talking to someone about how you think and feel can transform the way you live your life. Whether you are navigating relationship issues, dealing with anxiety or depression, or seeking personal growth, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space tailored to your needs.
Individual Counselling -
Many people choose counselling when experiencing difficulties, distress or dissatisfaction in their lives and want to speak with somebody who is independent of family and friends. Whatever your background, culture or identity, I am here to listen, support and guide you towards clarity and healing.
Together we can work on changing thought patterns and behaviours that no longer serve you. Explore unresolved difficulties from your past to make sense of the present, and focus on building self-worth, resilience and emotional balance.
Relationship Counselling -
Working together, I will teach you and your partner new ways to communicate, blame-free, with a focus on positivity. Using the Imago Relationship Therapy approach, my aim is to help you improve communication by learning new constructive ways to talk without blame or shame. To identify barriers by exploring and addressing out-of-date patterns of behaviour, and help you focus on Positivity by embracing the differences in your relationship and turn them into strengths.
For couples who choose to part ways, I also provide guidance towards amicable and respectful closure.
I work in an LGBTQ+ affirmative way. With considerable experience and understanding of the different lifestyles within the gay community, I offer a safe space to explore openly and without shame. Whatever your background, culture or identity, I welcome you. As an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) I work within their ethical framework. I also engage with regular CPD and Supervision to ensure I provide you with a quality and up-to-date service.
If you have any questions about the counselling service I offer, please do not hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
As a therapist, supervisor and counselling lecturer, I have worked in various fields and with a variety of presenting issues. These include addiction issues, depression and anxiety, sexual health and identity issues, childhood development and relationship issues. I understand the importance of considering each person as a unique individual and I work in an LGBTQ+ affirmative way, recognising that we are all fundamentally worthy. I am open to helping you find the best approach for your particular needs.
As an Integrative Counsellor I mainly refer to the Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Person-Centred models to help you work through your issues and concerns. As part of the ongoing development of my practice I have incorporated various different models including Imago Relationship Therapy, some Psychosynthesis and Transpersonal approaches, as well as some solution-focussed tools and techniques.
Qualifications:
- MBACP (Accred)
- Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
- Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy
- Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling
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Level 2 and 3 NCFE Counselling Skills
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £130.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
One to One Counselling (60 mins) - £65
Relationship Counselling - Introductory Session Only (60 mins) - £85
Relationship Counselling - Ongoing Sessions (90 mins) - £130
Concessions - Dependant on circumstance
When I work
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Further information
Supervision for Counsellors and Therapists -
I also offer supervision for practicing counsellors and therapists. I use an integrative and creative approach to supervision, translating theory into an embodied experience. So much of our work relates to what is happening 'under the surface', and so I see it as my role to support you with attunement to all aspects of the therapy you deliver.
Working collaboratively, we can assess the different perspectives of your work, to include safety, inclusion and growth. In addition, I can support you through your accreditation process, and any exam preparation you may need.
Relationship Counselling -
Sometimes in our relationships we can lose our way and find it difficult to communicate what is going on for us. I will teach you a new way to communicate, blame-free, with a focus on positivity. Just simply having the opportunity to be really heard and listened to by your partner can be profoundly positive for both your relationship and you as individuals.
Sharing your thoughts and feelings with your partner can allow you both to take accountability for what you are bringing (or not bringing) to your relationship. In your sessions we will calmly explore your current problems in a constructive way and consider how you would like to change your relationship for the better, with a focus on realistic, manageable goals. For those who choose to part ways I can help you both to work on an amicable resolution and satisfactory closure.
One-to-One Counselling -
Counselling is an opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment. Many people choose to have counselling because they are experiencing some kind of difficulty, distress or dissatisfaction in their lives and find it easier to talk to someone who is independent of family and friends.
You may want to change the way you think or behave towards an issue, or you might choose to look more deeply at past experiences, to help make sense of what you are going through. Either online or face to face, I will offer understanding and gentle challenge to help you gain clarity about where you are, where you want to get to and how to move ahead. I see every person as the expert of their own lives with the ability to develop a strong and healthy sense of self-worth. To help us work in the present moment, whilst respecting any unresolved difficulties from the past or fears about the future, I use a blend of theoretical models to maintain an holistic awareness. Most importantly I offer you a space to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.
