About me
A warm hello and welcome...
You're probably here because something in your life isn't quite working. Maybe you don’t know what you’re feeling or what "it" is - just that it’s heavy to carry. Or you do know, and it’s unbearable.
Whatever the case, I won’t pretend to have easy answers or neatly packaged mantras that'll offer a quick fix - if that worked, you wouldn’t be here. I won’t prescribe an idealised version of who you should be - chances are, you’ve already had a lifetime of that from others.
But I do offer something real: a space where we can make sense of things together and work collaboratively to find out what "forward" looks like for you, with honesty, curiosity and care.
So here's what you can expect from me: I'll offer a relationship where you can speak freely, without needing to filter, perform or apologise for what’s hard to say. I’ll be present. I’ll listen carefully. I’ll speak plainly but respectfully. I’ll meet you as a fellow human, not a blank slate or an expert with a clipboard. I’ll challenge you when it’s helpful, and back off when it’s not. If I don’t understand, I’ll ask. If I make mistakes, I’ll take responsibility. I won’t treat you like a problem to be solved, or something broken that needs fixing.
I work with people who are anxious, grieving, disconnected, burnt out, perfectionistic, uncertain, numb, searching, self-critical, angry, afraid - and everything in between. Some come with a clear issue to address. Others show up because life feels off-kilter and they’re not sure why. Both are valid. We’ll figure it out as we go and keep with it if we get stuck. There are no certainties in this work, but I will stick with you and keep showing up for the process.
Talk-therapy, in my experience, isn’t about becoming someone new - it’s about returning to yourself, maybe for the first time.
I offer a free 20-minute conversation over the phone or video call so that we can see if we'd be a good match for counselling.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Humanistic Counselling Practice (1st class from the University of Nottingham)
- Access to Higher Education in Social Sciences (Distinction)
- Accredited Registrant (MNCS Accred) with the National Counselling Society
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
Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a concessionary rates - enquire for details.
Corporate-funded session rates vary.
When I work
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Further information
Counselling is currently offered over the telephone or online video call.
