About me
I am an Integrative Counsellor which means I am trained to work with different approaches to counselling. I believe that the past affects the present, but also that you are the expert in your life; with the right conditions you can heal and grow.
How can counselling help me?
Life’s struggles can sometimes feel just too much to bear alone. Waking up, feeling OK for a few minutes then remembering the pain... has that happened to you? Loss can be very hard to deal with, however it doesn’t have to be that way. With my help, you can find your way back to peace again. In time, something better.
Imagine your problems are like a weed...in short term work we cut the weed down with say, self-help strategies. For longer term work we pull the weed out by the roots.
What can I expect from the first session?
It takes a commitment to change - we work as a team to help you make the changes that you want in your life. I suggest weekly sessions as these enable you to work in a safe space, to reflect and to process what we discuss. In the first session we discover the 'contract' - what do you want help with and what would that look like?
I offer sessions both in person (Watford) via telephone or video counselling (Zoom). Please do text or leave a message on my mobile and I will call you back as soon as possible, or you are welcome to email me with any questions.
07593 804958
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling.
- Certificate of Proficiency (BACP)
- Member of the NCPS
- Level 3 Children & Young People's Counselling
- Level 3 Couples Counselling
- Autism Awareness courses
My clinical experience covers a variety of issues including helping people to recover from anxiety presentations (e.g. OCD, anxiety, phobias) depression, relationship issues, bereavement, and late diagnosed neurodiversity.
I qualified in 2007 and have over 450 hours of clinical experience. As well as my work as a tutor, I am also a Telephone Counsellor for one of the largest EAP providers in the country.
I undertake regular CPD - this year I have been studying autism in depth; whilst I am not an expert (yet!) I am becoming knowledgable in this area. I recently discovered that I myself am neurodiverse so have a great deal of lived experience.
I am verified to work with Carefirst & Workplace Options (EAP providers).
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I often use writing therapy in my practice to help you to make the changes you desire.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
- £65 per session - individual.
- £75 per session for couples
A card reader is available for payment.
Contact: My office hours are Tues-Thurs 9-5 and Saturday 9-12. I will respond to your query within one business day and within these hours only.
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Availability varies so please get in touch.
*Annual leave until 31/12/24*
