About me
I am a Relationship Counsellor and Couples Therapist offering a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore emotional and relationship difficulties. I work with both individuals and couples from a systemic and relational perspective (Relate trained).
Relationships are at the heart of our lives. Our relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues can bring connection, joy and a sense of belonging, but they can also be a source of stress, hurt and uncertainty when things become difficult. I believe that feeling heard, understood and valued in our relationships is an important part of living well.
Counselling can offer an opportunity to make sense of what is happening, understand patterns that may be getting in the way, and explore new ways of relating to ourselves and others. Together, we can look at how past and present relationships, early family experiences and significant life events may influence the ways we feel, think and relate today. This can help us develop greater self-awareness and understanding, communicate more openly, navigate conflict and difference, and build relationships that feel more secure, authentic and fulfilling.
I have experience supporting clients with a range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, parenting and family dynamics, separation, life transitions, anxiety, self-esteem and depression.
Originally trained as an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to your individual needs and circumstances, drawing on a range of therapeutic models. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to work alongside you with curiosity, compassion and without judgement, at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer both short- and long-term counselling, either in person in Clifton, Bristol, or online. Whether you are coming as an individual or as a couple, I aim to provide a space where you can feel comfortable exploring what is difficult and begin to find a way forward.
You are welcome to a free initial consultation to see whether we might be a good fit. Please feel free to get in touch to arrange a 15-minute introductory phone call or to ask any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training is in person-centred, relational and systemic therapy. I am fully committed to an on-going programme of professional development in order that I keep developing my skills. Following a number of years of training and gaining agency experience, I was awarded a distinction for my Degree in Integrative Counselling with the University of Plymouth. I also have a Post-Qualifying Certificate in Relationship Therapy, which enables me to work with couples as well as individuals with a relational focus.
My qualifications enable me to work with a variety of therapeutic approaches, including, person-centred, integrative, psychodynamic, attachment, relational, systemic, transactional analysis and mindfulness.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics. I receive regular supervision in line with their requirements.
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
Fees
£60.00 - £85.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£60.00 per individual session, £85 per couple session.
Free 15-minute initial consultation via phone.
On-going sessions can be arranged face-to-face from The Clifton Down Therapy Rooms, BS8, Bristol, online or via the telephone.
Available sessions; Monday afternoons, evenings and Wednesday evenings.
When I work
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I have some availability on Monday afternoons/evenings and Wednesday evenings
Further information
Concessions available on request.
Working with varied availability from Clifton Down (BS8).
Please get in touch to discuss what timings/location works best for you and I will try my best to accommodate.
