About me
About me and my therapy practice
Whether you’re making sense of your past, navigating challenges in the present, or feeling uncertain about what lies ahead, you don’t have to go through it on your own. I’m a member of the BACP and an integrative, person-centred counsellor working with people over 18 online and face-to-face.
At times, it can feel difficult to share what you’re experiencing with the people close to you. You may worry about being judged, misunderstood, or feel uncomfortable talking about things that feel personal or hard to explain. Sometimes you may have a clear sense of what is troubling you, while at other times you may simply feel that something doesn’t feel right, without knowing exactly why. Reaching out for counselling is a brave and meaningful step, and I truly value the opportunity to walk alongside people during this time.
I work in a way that’s guided by you, at your pace. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, adapting them to suit your individual needs as they emerge. Our sessions may focus on how your past can shape and influence your current behaviours and experiences. I also place importance on psychoeducation, offering insight and strategies to support your emotional and psychological needs. I hope you will leave sessions feeling listened to and with a deeper understanding of yourself and (if needed) equipped with practical tools to support you in your day-to-day life. As a trauma-informed counsellor, I work in a way that respects your experiences and ensures you feel safe and supported.
The aim of therapy isn't to fix; instead, I see it as developing a different relationship with the issue, one that over time allows it to feel less overwhelming and less in control of your life. Therapy isn't about someone else giving you the answers. It's a collaborative process that helps you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and compassion.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Accreditations:
- Member of the BACP
- Qualified Counsellor
- Studying Level 5 Psychotherapeutic Counselling from September 2026
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
Training and Experience:
Basingstoke College of Technology for 4 years, studying:
- Level 2 in Counselling Skills CPCAB
- Level 3 in Counselling Studies CPCAB
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
I have been working at the Olive Branch in Winchester for nearly 3 years with clients over 18.
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
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- £60 for 50 minutes
- £50 for student trainees, key workers, refugees & low-income
Further information
Free call prior to first session: I welcome the opportunity to learn about each client before our sessions and would be grateful to receive any information you feel comfortable sharing. If you’re ready to take the step to have counselling, or if you want to find out more about the process, then I offer a free 20-minute call. I will also ask you some questions about what brings you to counselling and assess for suitability in the possible work together.
First Session: During our first session, we will go over the contract to make sure we both have a good understanding of working together. I believe this is key in providing the foundation to the work. As part of your first session, you'll complete the CORE questionnaire. It's a simple tool that helps me gain a clearer picture of your current wellbeing and can be used to review how things change over the course of counselling.
Availability: I work Mondays and Tuesdays between 9am-5pm, online or face-to-face in Newbury.
