About me
Hello.
I'm what's called an 'Integrative' Counsellor/therapist, combining talking therapy (person-centered therapy), with coping tools and ideas from everyday Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) – also known as ‘parts work.’ I also often draw on Attachment theory.
My approach is spiritual, in the sense of working at depth - seeking to discover one's innate (yet overlooked!) qualities, and develop intuition so that you learn to trust you.
Why do mindfulness and talking therapy combine well? Because we are usually operating from subconscious (unrecognised) limiting thoughts and beliefs. While it helps to talk about them it is also necessary to 'catch' them in action (via presence, or the part-dialogue method of Internal Family Systems). Or through mindful-CBT practices.
The goal is to get 'below' or 'around' shame and self-criticism, in order to improve self-acceptance and worthiness. So that false beliefs are not maintained by feeling too ashamed to investigate them.
IFS/parts work is also a useful, embodied (somatic) way to work with trauma, fears and insecurities.
How many sessions will you need?
I work in a way that even a small number of sessions are helpful. Given the power of habit, and the phase of initial exploratory dialogue which may be required, most people benefit from several sessions (anything from 4, to 8, to 12). However, I also enjoy longer-term therapy, provided we keep checking in that it is still helpful and useful to you (I always welcome feedback).
What can I help with?
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias; low self-esteem, low self-worth, self-criticism; relationship difficulties (through understanding your Attachment Style); mindfulness of the body, working with trauma through a parts-based, somatic approach. (This is where you learn to connect with a safe, supportive space within you - what IFS calls 'Self' - as a base from which to process the trauma.)
Online, phone & (limited) in-person sessions:
- I offer video sessions (via Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet or WhatsApp).
- Telephone sessions (via a UK mobile or WhatsApp audio calls).
- If you already work with mindfulness, we may also be able to arrange some (lower fee) walk-and-talk sessions (Bristol), after first meeting via video call (to build rapport and contract for how to run the sessions).
Training, qualifications & experience
MNCPS (Acc); MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Keele University); Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills (Network, Bristol); Bereavement (Grief and loss) training.
In the past I volunteered for a local hospice, supporting people going through Grief/bereavement, and those living with cancer.
I’m a long-term practitioner of (Buddhist influenced) mindfulness and meditation.
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
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Existential issues / Grief & loss: fear of death, questions of purpose, grief and loss.
Changing/moving past unwanted habits: working with mindful awareness practices and other behavioral based methods.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £45 for the 1st counselling session. And also offer a free 25 minute consultation.
After that, the fee is £50 per session (concessions are available, please ask).
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free, no-obligation 25-minute telephone/video call, to discuss your hopes for therapy, and to answer your questions.
