About me
I am an International UKRCP Registered and Accredited Independent Psychotherapist (NCPS) and a qualified EMDR Practitioner (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with over 25 years of experience in the field.
I provide therapy for children, young people, adults, couples, and families, supporting individuals with a wide range of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, emotional regulation, and sexualised behaviours (harmful and non-harmful).
I offer both face-to-face and remote sessions, making therapy accessible wherever you are. EMDR is also available online and has been shown to be just as effective as in-person sessions.
In addition to my clinical work, I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor, offering professional supervision to Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
I also provide therapeutic services for Social Services, Post-Adoption Services, Residential Care Homes, and LCC Schools, as well as accepting private referrals.
For your reassurance, I hold full professional indemnity insurance, an enhanced DBS clearance, and I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA Degree in Applied Counselling in Organisations, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Psychotherapy, and an A Level in Psychology.
I am a fully qualified EMDR Practitioner with a Level 3 Certificate, and I am trained to Level 2 in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy).
In addition, I have completed specialist training in:
- Life Minus Violence (LMV) – a CBT-based programme designed to reduce the risk of aggression in forensic populations.
- Domestic Violence and its Impact on Children
- Trauma, Attachment and Resilience
- Sexualised Trauma
- Motivational Interviewing
- Smoking Cessation (Level 2)
- Youth Work (Level 2)
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.
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
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Fees
£75.00 - £150.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees
Private Referrals & LCC Schools -
- EMDR sessions (1 hour): £100
- All other therapies (50 minutes): £75
- Supervision: £80 per hour (£120 for 1.5 hours)
Statutory Referrals (including Social Services) -
- EMDR sessions (1 hour): £150
- All other therapies (50 minutes): £130
Further information
I aim to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences and work towards positive change. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs, with an emphasis on building trust and resilience.
All sessions are conducted in line with the BACP Ethical Framework, and your privacy is protected under ICO data regulations. I also hold full professional indemnity insurance and an enhanced DBS clearance for your reassurance.
I offer daytime appointments, with sessions available in person or online, depending on what feels most comfortable and accessible for you.
In your first appointment, we will take time to talk through what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and decide together on the best way forward.
Therapies Offered
I draw on a wide range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring each session to meet the individual needs of my clients. These include:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – for processing trauma and distressing experiences.
- DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) – Level 2 trained – supporting emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- LMV (Life Minus Violence) – a CBT-based programme designed to reduce aggression and support behaviour change.
- CBT-informed approaches – working with thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to support healthier coping strategies.
- Person-Centred Counselling – creating a supportive, empathetic environment to help clients explore and understand themselves.
- Trauma-focused therapy – exploring the impact of trauma, attachment, and resilience.
