About me
I offer a calm, collaborative space where we can explore what you’re facing, at your pace. As an integrative counsellor I incorporate somatic - meaning of the body - exercises into sessions that are proven to reduce stress, process trauma and build resilience whilst strengthening the mind-body connection. These tools can be used everyday to help reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety whilst building stronger connections to sense of self and wellbeing.
My work covers a wide range of areas including coping with loss, managing anxiety, building self-esteem, improving sleep, processing trauma. This isn’t an exhaustive list — I recognise that each person experiences the world in their own unique way. That’s why our sessions are shaped around you. I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, I offer a flexible, empathetic environment where you can feel heard, respected, and understood.
If you're curious about starting therapy, I welcome you to get in touch I am to reply within 48 hours. Let’s see if working together feels like the right step for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Polyvagal Informed Therapy Master Class with Deb Dana, LCSW Stephen Porges, PhD
- Engaging with Supervision
- Integrating Somatic Techniques in Therapy - Presenting specialists include Gabor Matè, Janina Fisher, Tamu Thomas
- Member British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Accredited Member National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
- Volunteer at York Mind Uk
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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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I can offer concessions for low income please contact me to find out more.
When I work
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Further information
My room is on the first floor with no lift access. There is free parking outside and easy access from the river by bike or foot.
Session information - I provide both short term sessions lasting six to twelve weeks and long-term open-ended sessions.
Short term is best more immediate day to day challenge, we will agree on one area or goal to work towards. If at the end of a block of sessions you would like to explore more the option is open and available. Once our therapeutic relationship is established some clients like to come back for a short block of sessions, finding the 'check in' with self beneficial to maintaining overall equilibrium.
Long term gives more us more time and space to explore life experiences as a whole. Where there is trauma, its cause and how it has created deep-rooted patterns of behaviour. Together we can explore creating a sense of personal safety and development of coping strategies.
