About me
Sometimes all that is needed is someone to talk to who will listen without judgement.
No matter what you are facing I offer a safe space for all relationships, couples & individuals.
Maybe you have reached a point in your life where you no longer feel satisfied with the life you are living and are seeking a change but unsure how to make this happen.
As a person-centred counsellor, I am passionate in my belief that everyone has the right to be their true selves. I understand that on occasions this part of us can become buried & everyday life can feel exhausting and overwhelming.
Accessing therapy can help you to overcome these challenging times that are affecting your mental health right now. I am here to listen to you without judgement or expectations, just allowing you to be you.
My hope is that by us working collaboratively together you will explore the changes you want to make that will enable you to live the life that feels right for you.
If you would like to see more about me, why not take a look at my website: Cinque Ports Counselling
I offer a 10 - 15 minute free telephone call allowing you to find out more about me and my practice. If you decide that I am a good fit for you and that you would like to book in some sessions you can choose how you would like your therapy to look ie: short-term therapy 6 - 12 weeks, or longer-term therapy 12 + weeks.
I see clients face to face but am also available via Teams. Since COVID many clients have found online counselling offers greater flexibility when considering lifestyle commitments.
Training, qualifications & experience
Helping others to find their own identity is important to me.I understand that in today's world how you identify with yourself can feel overwhelming, frightening and lonely.
I truly believe that having a safe space where you feel heard and can explore your personal private thoughts and feelings is important.
I have experience & am qualified in working with couples as well as individuals who are experiencing difficulties with identity.
Being part of a relationship does not mean you can no longer be an individual. I recognise that occasionally these boundaries can become blurred. Talking to an experienced relationship therapist can help you to discover what you need as a couple or as individuals.
I have also had extensive experience in helping individual's with a wide range of issues: Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Stress, Self-esteem, Self-harm, suicidal ideation.
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
£40.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm
- Saturday: 8am-12 midday
My fees for a 60-minute session are £60.
Couples £80 per 60-minute session.
Please ask about concessions and lower rates for students.
When I work
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My working hours are flexible to fit in with the needs of each individual. Please ask if you need specific times in the day or night. Weekend hours are also available.
Further information
I am happy to work online but also able to offer face to face sessions for individuals and couples.
There is ample parking & toilet facilities
