About me
As no two people are alike, we all need different things from therapy. Because of this, I use an integrative approach to counselling. As an integrative therapist, I have been trained in a variety of approaches to counselling, which means that our sessions can be very flexible, tailored to what you need at any time.
I have experience working with a variety of issues, and take a non-judgemental approach. You can feel safe that I will not be shocked by anything you wish to discuss, and that everything you tell me will remain confidential.
During sessions, I place focus on building a relationship with you. The relationship between client and therapist is the foundation upon which productive work is built. It is important that you feel safe and comfortable in sessions with me, so I make this a priority.
Our first session is a chance for us to see if we are a good fit working together longer-term. During this session, I will ask you some questions about your personal history, any previous counselling experience and what brings you to therapy today. You will also have the chance to tell me any you think is important for me to know about you before we start working together. After this, you will have a few days to decide whether you want to continue or not.
I also offer ecotherapy/ walk and talk therapy. If you feel like sitting and talking in a room for an hour isn't for you, this is a chance to have a therapy session outside, walking around a local nature reserve. Nature has a calming therapeutic effect on us, and working outside can be very healing. If this is something you'd like to know more about, please just ask!
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc Therapeutic Counselling
PGDip Psychology
I also have wide range of experience working with mental health charities, including specifically with LGBTQ+ clients, people with HIV, cancer, as well as those with a broad range of presenting issues, including ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety, BPD and depression.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer fees dependent on income. For those on a lower income or students, my fee is £45 per session. My standard fee is £60. Walk and talk is £75.
