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About me
Starting therapy can feel like a big decision, especially if you’re used to managing on your own or putting on a brave face. You might have been carrying a lot for a long time, feeling quietly overwhelmed, emotionally tired, or a bit lost in yourself.
Sometimes there’s a clear reason for seeking therapy. Other times, it’s more of a feeling that something’s off, or that you’ve lost touch with who you are underneath the coping. You don’t need to be in crisis to begin. Wanting things to feel different is enough.
Therapy offers a space to slow down and begin listening to yourself in a different way. You don’t need to have all the words. We start from where you are and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Who I Work With
I work with adults who are finding things hard emotionally or in their relationships, even if they’re not quite sure why. For some, life feels overwhelming or disconnected. For others, it can be the build-up of things that have been carried for a long time — experiences that still affect how they feel or how they relate to the world around them.
Some of the issues I commonly support people with include:
- Low self-worth, self-doubt, and harsh self-criticism
- Anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm
- Feeling stuck, numb, or disconnected from yourself or others
- Shame and a sense of never quite being enough
- Difficulties with relationships, boundaries, or belonging
- Recovery from addiction or harmful coping strategies
- Living with or exploring a diagnosis of BPD/EUPD
- A desire to feel more grounded, emotionally resilient, and at ease in yourself
I also work with people who have found therapy challenging in the past, or who haven’t felt fully seen or understood by services, professionals, or those around them.
Alongside private practice, my experience includes working in crisis helplines, mental health charities, addiction services, and frontline roles supporting people with complex emotional needs.
How I Work
Therapy with me is something we shape together. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a range of ideas and tools so that our work fits around you, not the other way round.
What we focus on depends on what feels important to you. Sometimes that means exploring how past experiences influence the way you see yourself or relate to others. Sometimes it’s about noticing patterns that repeat, making sense of emotions, or finding ways to feel more settled in your day-to-day life. Our sessions may feel reflective at times, and more practical or focused at others, depending on what’s happening for you.
Through our work together, people often find they develop a stronger relationship with themselves: building self-awareness, softening harsh self-judgement, and creating more space for choice and connection. Whether you’re feeling lost, stuck, or wanting something to shift, we’ll keep checking in and shaping the work so it stays meaningful and manageable for you.
What Sessions Are Like
There’s no need to prepare anything or explain everything upfront. It’s okay not to have the answers or know where to start. We’ll take things one step at a time and check in regularly to make sure you feel supported.
I offer online, telephone, and in-person counselling - or a mix of these, depending on what works best for you. You can attend therapy weekly or fortnightly depending on your needs and availability. Some people come for a few months; others stay for longer-term work. I'm happy to work with what suits you best.
I know it takes courage to reach out, especially when you’ve been holding things in for a long time. Being met with kindness instead of judgement can be a turning point and that’s something I hold at the heart of this work.
Training, qualifications & experience
Alongside my core counselling training, I have undertaken specialist training in addiction, personality disorders, safeguarding, emotional regulation, and trauma-based approaches. Some of the training and CPD that supports my work includes:
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Brief Solution Focused Therapy
- Somatic Trauma Healing Certification
- Personality Disorder Training
- Substance Use Awareness and Harm Reduction
- Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling
- ASIST Suicide Prevention
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFIT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Working With the Body – Creating Safety and Connection
I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Accred). I hold an enhanced DBS check and am committed to ethical, inclusive, and ongoing professional practice.
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.
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.
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute phone call so you can ask any questions and get a feel for whether working together is the right next step. Just reach out via email and we can arrange a time that suits you.
When I work
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Availability: 10am-6:30pm
Further information
Working with BPD/EUPD
A diagnosis of BPD/EUPD can come with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and a deep sense of vulnerability. These experiences are often linked to complex personal histories and the need to develop strong coping strategies to survive.
Therapy can offer a steady space to understand these experiences, support emotional regulation, and build more secure and supportive relationships - both with others and with yourself. It can also provide room to explore the meaning of the diagnosis and how it affects your sense of self.
This is an area I have specific training and experience in, including supporting people who’ve felt misunderstood or stigmatised in other services. The focus is on working together in a way that feels respectful, consistent, and attuned to what you need.
If anything here feels familiar, you’re welcome to reach out - we can explore whether working together feels right for you.
