About me
I believe talking helps. It can be empowering and a chance to embrace your authenticity.
My aim is for counselling to be somewhere yours. A place to explore what's going on for you at your pace. A safe space where you can speak freely without judgement and a space where you feel heard, seen, understood can be the most powerful experience.
The core of my therapy is based on the belief that we possess the answers we seek within us and change is possible. My role as your counsellor is to facilitate a space where you can express yourself freely to explore layers of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours and make sense of them to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and uncover the answers that lie within you.
I have a calm and gentle approach taking care to cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship without judgement, built on trust, and genuine connection as it’s important you feel safe when opening up and sharing your personal thoughts.
I am here to support you on your journey and provide a calm space free of judgement to explore whatever brings your to therapy, together at your pace to have a better understanding of yourself and feel more in control of your life and wellbeing.
Counselling has helped me to understand myself and find my own path through difficult times. It was daunting to share with someone you don’t know, but I found it was easier talking to someone who isn't closely connected to your life and the people in it. I am passionate about breaking the stigma attached to mental health and providing spaces to to explore culture conflicts and topics that can be taboo to talk about.
I approach my work with cultural awareness and an intersectional understanding, honouring what matters most to you. Committed to supporting your journey and providing a space where you can be vulnerable and empowered to embrace your authenticity and live a fulfilling life.
I offer a free 15 minute introductory call. This is a chance to explore what you’re looking for in counselling and to see if I’m someone you feel comfortable working with; because your journey is unique, and it’s important you feel confident in your choice.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor and life coach. I integrate a range of therapeutic methods rooted in the humanistic approach which focuses on the person as a whole and their power within to grow.
My background is working with bereavement, life changes and challenges. I have also worked with a broad range of issues including anxiety, stress, relationship issues, self development and identity. loss, anxiety, depression, balancing cultures, negative thoughts, anger, loneliness, suicidal thoughts and working with conflict in self, guilt, shame and overwhelm.
I have experience working with adults and young people (aged 12–18) from diverse backgrounds, supporting them in navigating a wide range of issues and helping them feel that their emotions and experiences are valid and taken seriously, regardless of how big or small they may seem to others.
My approach is rooted in valuing and respecting each clients unique and individual experiences and providing enough safety to process unprocessed emotions.
I have helped with clients to gently uncover and connect with their inner strengths, nurturing resilience and a deeper sense of self. Together, we explore the patterns and triggers that shape your experiences, creating space for more compassionate and adaptive ways of understanding, feeling, and coping.
Training and Qualifications:
- CPCAB L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- CPCAB L3 Life Coaching
- Bereavement Counselling with St Francis Hospice
- Working with young people with Place2Be
- Making friends with emotions (Workshop)
- How trauma affects the body: The Psychosomatic nature of trauma (Workshop)
- Ongoing Supervision
- Member of BACP
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
Fees
£60.00 - £85.00
Additional information
Fees vary based on the service you need.
- Face to Face, dependent on location £60-80
- Online £60
- Walk & Talk £60
- Phone £60
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My availability can vary, if a slot you'd like isn't shown in the table above please enquire to find out if its become available or how I can help to meet your needs.
