About me
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Firstly, a very warm welcome!
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and it’s completely natural to feel that way. If you're looking for someone who works with their head and heart to help guide you through this process, I might be a good fit for you. My work is rooted in the values which matter the most to me, humility, compassion and honesty. I aim to balance straight talking with kindness.
I work alongside people struggling with anxiety and depression, bereavement, relationships (including that very important relationship, the one you have with yourself), family issues, low self-worth, work stress and trauma. Whilst you may be here because something significant has happened, therapy can also help if you have a sense that something isn't 'quite right', even if you can't put your finger on that what that is yet.
Research shows, what makes the biggest impact to therapy outcomes is not the techniques used, but how safe and connected you feel with your counsellor. My priority is to create a space that feels welcoming and supportive, where you can talk at your own pace, knowing you’ll be met with respect, care and acceptance. Sometimes the priority might be to feel truly heard and understood, other times you might need a practical tool to try, or a nudge to help you explore more deeply. Every counselling session is different, which is why I draw on a wide range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring them to meet your needs and to support you wherever you are.
It also feels important to say that I too am human, just like you. I face challenges, as you do and I certainly am not perfect. But this is great news because it means I won’t judge you for not being perfect either.
How counselling works
I’m here to listen. With compassionate guidance and objective insight, counselling can help you gain clarity and develop new ways to navigate your life’s challenges.
Our work together will explore your past, present, and future, and may include practical exercises and strategies that have benefited others. While the process can be demanding, requiring honest reflection and a willingness to question familiar patterns, we will move at your pace, with your personal goals at the heart of our work.
Emotional responses are a natural part of the therapeutic journey. Your openness about these reactions can deepen our work and lead to meaningful insight. Throughout, I will be alongside you, grounded in the belief that growth and change are possible.
What can counselling help with?
Counselling can help you to explore many aspects of life. I often work with:
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Burnout
- Confidence
- Depression
- Estrangement
- Inner Critic
- Loneliness
- Major Life Changes
- Perfectionism
- Relationships Issues
- Shame
- Trauma
- Work Stress
This isn’t an exhaustive list, so if there’s something else you’d like to ask about, please feel free to get in touch.
Frequently asked questions about counselling can also be found at:
https://www.elementscounselling.co.uk/sessions-fees/
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- In progress: Level 5 Relate Post-Qualification Certificate: Relational Counselling (working with couples)
- Certificate in Sand Tray Methods
- MSc: Psychology of Mental Health & Well-Being
- Level 4 Diploma: Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 2/3 Certificates: Counselling Skills
- Walk & Talk Therapy Training
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Safeguarding Training
- BA (Hons): Business Management
I attend clinical supervision sessions and am committed to ensuring continued professional development. Recent training includes: working with relational trauma, fear and attachment; Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), shame and anger management.
Experience
I’m a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). My counselling experience includes supporting people through anxiety, bereavement, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and the challenges of living with disabilities, both in my own practice and for non-profit organisations.
Previously, I worked in a publicly funded law firm supporting young people and adults facing criminal charges. I’ve also worked in manual, administrative and management roles on an employed and self-employed basis. All of these roles, along with my personal history have shaped who I am and therefore approach as a counsellor.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Free Introductory Call
Before booking, I offer a free 20-minute informal call. It’s a chance for you to get a feel for talking with me, ask any questions (honestly, there really is no such thing as a silly question) and see if we are a good fit to work together.
First Sessions
Our first session is an opportunity to share a bit more about yourself, your situation and how you feel about starting therapy. I will guide you through this with as much or as little support as you need.
As we start to get to know each other, this will lay the foundation for us to consider in more depth what you realistically hope to achieve from working together. Whilst some people simply need a space to feel heard and understood by exploring their thoughts, feelings and behaviours together, others times therapy might be more specifically related to how meaningful change can be created in a particular area. There is no 'right' way, there is just what you need at the given time.
Your feedback about sessions is positively encouraged from day one as it helps me to tailor the work to your needs, helping you get closer to the outcome you desire, so please be as honest as feels possible.
Duration & Frequency
Each session lasts 60 minutes and can be arranged weekly or bi-weekly. Where possible, once we agree on a time that works for us both, this can become your regular slot, providing a stable and consistent base for our work together. However, I appreciate at times a little more flexibility is needed so please let me know if this is the case.
I offer short-term counselling as well as longer-term psychotherapeutic work.
Concessions
Three concessionary spaces are available per week at a rate of £45 per session (as outlined above).
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Further information
My Counselling Room
I want you to feel comfortable in our sessions. My room is set back from the roadside with plenty of natural light with a big cosy chair. It is also accessible by wheelchair and has a private toilet located near the entrance.
There is off-street parking available, a secure space for bikes and a bus stop at the road end.
