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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.
About me
Taking that first step to seek help is a brave move and I want to make this initial step as comfortable as possible for you. I offer a calm, confidential and safe space where your thoughts, feelings and experiences will be valued. Within this space, you will be listened to in a non judgemental and respectful way where you will not be asked to talk about or do anything you are not comfortable with.
I believe everybody has a story and everybody deserves a chance to be heard, understood and valued for who they are. I would like to listen to your story and be there for you through the highs and lows of your experiences.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor and this means I can work with you to find the best theoretical approach to suit your needs ensuring you get as much out of your sessions as possible. I combine elements of Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis(TA) and Psychodynamic Theory.
I work across various difficulties and mental health conditions including family conflict, managing stress, anxiety, depression, low mood, feelings of being overwhelmed, relationship issues, domestic abuse, self-esteem, life transitions, infertility, grief and bereavement.
I have worked in social care for over seventeen years and have witnessed the many difficulties that people can experience and the impact upon them. I have also observed the positive outcomes that occur when people find a supportive relationship in which they can be themselves. I have been lucky to work with many young people during these years and have shared many of their ups and downs. I am passionate about working with young people and giving them a space in which they feel they are respected and valued.
I am also passionate about working with professionals within the social care sector as I am fully aware of the pressures, the demands and the emotional toll this type of work can take. Having a counsellor who understands the social care profession is essential.
I can offer short or long-term counselling depending on your needs.
I work with adults and young people.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me and I will try to answer as best as I can.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been working as a counsellor for 3 years and have a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice allowing me to practice as a professional counsellor.
I also hold a certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills as well as a degree in Psychology (BSc) and various qualifications in Social Care.
My recent training includes:
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Post Traumatic Stress and Trauma
- Trauma and its impact upon the body
- Domestic Abuse for men and women
- Parental Alientation
- Complicated bereavement
- Dealing with relationship loss
- Working creatively with anger
Alongside my private practice, I provide counselling to a charity that specialises in working with men who have experienced domestic abuse, parental alienation and difficulties in having contact with their children. Many people who have experienced relationship loss also experience anger, anxiety and fears around change which I can also help with.
I also work in a School providing support to young people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, emotional distress and self esteem.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Parental Alienation
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a 30 minute free consultation.
£55 for 50 minutes
£30 for students or for people on low income.
I also offer a discount for ex care leavers. Please contact me to discuss further.
When I work
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Unfortunately, I don't have any evening avaliability currently.