About me
Are you or your child struggling and in need of support?
I am here to help!
With many years of working with teenagers and young adults, I have learned how to achieve a connection with them on a personal level, allowing me to provide bespoke support and guidance without judgment and with a focus on building their self-esteem and resilience. Our aim is to work together to develop the tools for a life ahead where communicating about how they are feeling and setting boundaries feels safe and accessible.
We may share laughter and tears on our journey, but throughout the process, I will ensure that the young person feels welcomed and that their positive attributes and personal developments are celebrated at all opportunities.
Sessions can be booked when needed, as a one-off 'pick me up' every so often, or on a more frequent or intensive basis.
The aim is to offer a welcoming and homely environment, with multiple options of how they would like the session to evolve, including venturing out, exploring therapeutic play, or including creative elements such as crafts and colouring, in order to provide the best help for them on an individual basis.
Offering a safe space and having an approachable adult who can connect with your child will often be the key to improving their communication and well-being and relieve them from some of the stresses that come with being a teenager or young adult.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I have a Level 2, 3 and a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling. I work regularly to enhance my learning through research and professional development.
- I have a decade of experience working as a Pastoral Support Manager and latterly a school counsellor.
- I have a good knowledge of operational issues that affect children in the school environment and can advise you as how best to ensure you are accessing the support required within school.
- I have worked as a volunteer counsellor in college and for a large youth counselling charity, both online and in person.
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.
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
£65.00 per session
Additional information
Fees cover a full hour of 1-1 person centred counselling.
When I work
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Please do always contact me if my listed hours do not suit you, as I am often able to offer alternatives.
Further information
My office is tucked away on the campsite at Hurst View. We have plenty of free parking and parents are very welcome to leave their car and take a walk to the sea wall, wait in the car, or return after the session.
The office is warm, cosy and welcoming, designed with young people at the heart of the process.
We have toilets available and water is provided.
