About me
I'm an accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working with many clients, with many different experiences and circumstances. These range from relationship and family difficulties, to addictions, trauma, violence and abuse, people living with symptoms of PTSD, neurodivergent clients (ADHD and Autism spectrum), clients dealing with bereavement, anxiety, depression and stress.
I'm especially passionate about working with people with traumatic life experiences and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
I understand how challenging it can feel at times to be in the world whilst remaining open to oneself and others; so I offer a supportive, patient, empathetic service to help you through some of your biggest tests and heartbreaks.
I work in a humanistic and client focused/client led way - which simply means, we can work in any way that suits you; whether that's a conversation or something a little more creative. I will draw on a range of ways of working, but my priority in our work together is our relationship. I believe that is more important than working in a specific, predetermined way.
I'm a cisgender bisexual and queer woman and I use she/her pronouns. I work with an open-mindset and am poly/kink/BSDM aware. I pride myself on being warm, friendly and down-to-earth. You are safe with me, whoever you are.
I'm a Philosophy graduate, which heavily influences the way I work with my clients. I am also heavily influenced by Existentialism, Gestalt theory and Compassion Focused Therapy. I am an advocate for creative and therapeutic writing, the use of stories, metaphor and narratives and I think that mindfulness can be incredibly useful.
I'm interested in working with you to help you make sense of your world, your stories and your life experience. Let's go on this journey together.
If you have any questions or would like to book a session please get in touch by phone or email.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Integrative Diploma in Counselling at Iron Mill College in Exeter
- Certificate in Counselling at Iron Mill College in Exeter
- MA in Philosophy and Contemporary English Literature from Goldsmiths College, London
- English Literature and Psychology at Nottingham Trent University
- Fully insured
- DBS Certificate
- Accredited member of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
As part of my Diploma training, I undertook placement work at both Mid Devon Community Family Trust and the Dartmoor Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy where I continued to volunteer for a further six months after I qualified.
My further training is based around my passion for working with clients with significant traumatic life experiences, addiction and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
The above is not an exhaustive list of areas of counselling I work with.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
I offer an initial discounted consultation of £25 for a 30-minute meeting. All counsellors are different and it is important that you feel that I am the right person to work with you.
When I work
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I aim to provide clients with as much flexibility as possible; I am occasionally able to offer late afternoon/evening sessions with notice.
Further information
I work from my own counselling room in Teignmouth, Devon. You can see more on my website (including detailed pictures of my room). Blankets, cushions and a comfy sofa are available!
There is a gender-neutral toilet available in the building.
I offer ongoing short-term and long-term counselling. I see clients face-to-face from my room in Teignmouth or via Zoom if preferred.
