About me
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s not always easy to understand why we think, feel, or react the way we do. Feelings such as anxiety, stress, loneliness, or depression can leave us feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Counselling offers a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard.
I am an experienced integrative counsellor with 18 years of experience since training at University of Roehampton. I work in a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental way, helping clients explore the challenges they may be facing and the experiences that may have shaped them.
Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behaviour, helping you build self-esteem, confidence, and healthier ways of coping. I believe counselling should feel supportive, collaborative, and tailored to your individual needs, allowing you the space to grow and make positive changes at your own pace.
Initial Contact. I am available to answer any queries or questions you might have about starting counselling . Please contact me via e mail ,or by my mobile .
I offer a complimentary 40 minute initial session so we can meet each other and for you to tell me about the issues you are currently facing . It's also a chance for you to experience the way I work .
Training, qualifications & experience
With the experience of working with clients over a number of years , I feel that the building a good relationship is essential to the counselling process. This builds an environment of trust and containment in which the clients emotions ,thoughts and feelings are validated and understood.
I have worked over 18 years in the voluntary sector and within my private practise offering long term and brief therapy .
Introduction to Counselling, 2004
Extra Mural Certificate in Counselling and Counselling Skills, 2005
Diploma of Higher Education in Integrative Counselling, 2008
I am a fully trained and qualified psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with adults and young people over the age of 18 with a diverse range of ages,backgrounds and cultures .
For 12 years I worked at Sutton Counselling as a counsellor and now I work in my own private practise .
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.
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
£35.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial consultation to discuss the issues that you are currently experiencing. Fees will be negotiated on an individual basis for a 50 minute session.There are a limited number of concessions available depending on your personal circumstances.
When I work
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Further information
I am a member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and work within its framework. I adhere to BACP code of ethics.
