This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Life frequently presents us with unexpected problems, often leaving us feeling distressed and overwhelmed. I understand that talking about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours may feel overwhelming, therefore whatever has brought you to seek counselling I recognise the immense strength it takes to reach out.
I believe it is important that finding the right counsellor is vital, someone who you can trust and feel comfortable with. That's why I offer a safe, confidential, empathetic, and non-judgemental environment in which you can freely express yourself. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, the impact of trauma, the weight of sorrow or loss, or just want to build a deeper self-understanding and purpose, my approach is personalised to your specific needs.
My values hold a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a genuine, caring, safe, trusting, and compassionate connection is the foundation for effective growth in therapy. The goal is to help you develop a greater self-understanding and empower you to make decisions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified and experienced Pluralistic Counsellor, registered member of the NCPS, with my practice being accredited by my professional association.
I recognise that as a unique individual, a one size fits all approach does not work for everyone therefore being trained in this way allows me to offer you the very best service by working with you around the challenges you may be facing and supporting you to find solutions for change. I believe in a pluralistic approach to psychotherapy and will collaborate with you to understand your specific requirements by adjusting our work to meet your therapeutic goals. I have the skills, knowledge, and experience to establish and build a therapeutic relationship with you whereby together we can talk through any difficulties, exploring and helping you on your journey.
As a trauma informed counsellor and having built my experience working within the voluntary sector over the past 16 years, I have extensive knowledge, experience, and training in working with PTSD and Trauma, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Rape and Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Drug and Alcohol Issues.
I use a variety of modalities, including Person Centred, Humanistic Approaches; Psychodynamic Theories; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); and Transactional Analysis.
Further training includes:
- Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
- Certificate Transactional Analysis (101)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
- NHS NES Psychology trained Facilitator for 'Survive and Thrive'.
- Continued Professional Development (CPD)
I attend Clinical Supervision ensuring safe, ethical 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.
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute consultation appointment, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have and decide whether I am the right match for you. If you decide to work with me then we can set up any goals or aims that you may have. After that the cost will be £45 per therapeutic hour.
I have a limited number of spaces for those who are students or low income. Please enquire if this would benefit you.
Further information
I run my practice from my premises in Glenrothes which is wheelchair accessible and has free parking.
I am not always available to answer calls but please leave a message and I will call you back as soon as I can, alternatively contact can be made by email which I will respond to. Appointments can be in person, telephone or on-line. I also offer walk and talk therapy.
