About me
Hello, I’m Petra, you're very welcome here. I’m a humanistic integrative counsellor, drawing from Relational Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Felt Sense approaches.
At the heart of my work is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to share your story and explore what’s troubling you. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where together we can become curious about your experiences and how you've learned to respond to things — and how these have come to make sense in the context of your life and relationships. We’ll work collaboratively, with the direction of the work shaped by what feels important to you and at your pace.
Together, we can pay attention to what happens in the present moment — including thoughts, feelings and what’s happening in your body, as well as any blanks, or places you’re unsure. We can take time to think about what you need, what matters to you and what you want, without needing to have all the answers. It is often through this process of being listened to and listening to ourselves deeply that new perspectives and possibilities for change can emerge.
My practice is grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, recognising that differences in how we experience, communicate and respond to the world are not necessarily problems to be fixed but part of the diversity of human experiences. We can consider your ways of experiencing the world and the environments, expectations and relationships you’ve had to navigate, including the ways these may have shaped how you see yourself.
Change can be unexpected, it’s not always about overcoming difficult thoughts or feelings, sometimes change comes from having the space to understand them differently, to recognise what they might be telling us, or to develop a kinder and more accepting relationship with ourselves.
Starting something new can feel daunting and you’re welcome to email me or call & leave a message so we can arrange a free 30 minute phone consultation where I can really hear what’s going on for you currently & you can ask any questions you may have. I’ll be interested to hear what’s brought you to therapy and what you hope might be different.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of both BACP and NCPS. My integrative training allows me to draw on a range of approaches, including Relational Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Felt Sense models.
Alongside my private practise, I work for a charity that provides long term therapy for people living with active addictions or in recovery, where underlying trauma often plays a central role.
I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to my work, supporting clients to explore their experiences safely and at their own pace.
I have lived experience of being neurodivergent and being part of a neurodivergent family and I'm passionate about creating a space where your communication style, sensory needs & way of processing are respected & understood, and it's safe to be and discover your true self.
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.
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.
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
£60.00 per session
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Many of us have spent years trying to adapt to fit social expectations, in the case of autistic, neurodivergent & other marginalised people - masking. This can lead to exhaustion, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection from ourselves. I aim to create a space where your communication style, sensory needs & way of processing are respected & understood, and it's safe to be and discover your true self.
