About me
I’m a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, offering therapy in Exmouth and online. I work with adults facing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
My approach is grounded in being real - a human first, therapist second. I believe therapy is most effective when it’s a relationship between two people, where you feel safe, heard, and not judged. You won't meet a blank screen with me - you'll meet a person with compassion, honesty, and humility. My own experiences with mental health and therapy have shaped my belief that healing happens in authentic connection.
I offer a free 20-minute phone or online consultation, so you can get a feel for whether working with me feels right for you.
How I Work
I use an integrative approach, drawing primarily from:
Person-Centred Therapy - for creating a reflective, non-judgemental space
Transactional Analysis (TA) - to explore how your past and learned behaviours affect the present
Inner Child Work - helping you connect with and heal early emotional wounds
We'll work together to explore what's going on in your life, at your pace. Whether you're looking for a place to offload and feel seen, or you're seeking more active exploration or guidance, I’ll adapt to meet your needs. We’ll regularly check in to make sure the therapy is working for you.
Common Issues I Work With
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression and low mood
- Low self-worth and confidence
- Stress and burnout
- Trauma (including childhood or relational trauma)
- Relationship difficulties and attachment wounds
- Emotional overwhelm or feeling “stuck”
- Personal growth and self-understanding
- ADHD
- OCD
No issue is too big or too small to bring into the space. Whatever it may be, mental health concerns can often leave us feeling very overwhelmed and can feel impossible to navigate. It can be difficult to understand where to start with it. I'm here to offer you the space and support to begin to navigate this.
A bit more about me
My main philosophy in life, and a belief that I hold closely is that people are good (and good enough), and that often we don't know or realise the depth of impact from various life experiences. Within sessions, I offer opportunities to explore this and understand the factors that may be in play with how different parts of you, your personality, or your behaviours may have developed. I will always hear your experiences from a non-judgemental and empathetic position and from there, we will work to find out what you most need.
I began my counselling career after my own experience of therapy changed my life. It helped me understand myself in a way I never had before - and now, I feel privileged to offer that same space to others.
I work within the BACP ethical framework, attend regular supervision, and am fully insured. I’m also committed to continued professional development to deepen my skills and understanding.
Practicalities & Booking
Location: Exmouth (in-person) or online
Session length: 60 minutes
Free 20-minute initial consultation
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply want to understand yourself better, I invite you to reach out. Sometimes, the first step is just being heard.
I will always respond to enquiries within 48 hours where I'm available. If you have not heard from me within 48 hours, please check your spam folder, as emails have been known to end up there!
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
- Volunteer Counselling at SAFE Foundation - October 2022 - September 2024
- Volunteer Counselling at Quiet Mind Centre - October 2023 - January 2025
Training
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling - Iron Mill College - September 2021 - July 2024
- How To Do Counselling Online - Open University - October 2022
- Certificate in Counselling - Iron Mill College - September 2020 - January 2020
- Level 4 Advanced Psychology - Open Study College - March 2019 - April 2020
Continued Professional Development
- Me, Myself & I - An Introduction to the Inner Child Approach - January 2025
- Treating Survivors of Coercive Control in Narcissistic Abuse: A Comprehensive Trauma-Based Treatment Model - November 2024
Full DBS Check.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
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