About me
Perhaps you’re managing on the outside, but inside you’re overthinking everything, feeling constantly on edge, angry, depressed, anxious or wondering why the smallest things affect you so deeply. Maybe you find yourself saying, “This is just who I am.” What if it’s not? What if things could begin to feel different?
Or perhaps you’re worried about your child or teenager. They may seem anxious, angry, withdrawn or overwhelmed. School mornings might have become a battle, they may be struggling with friendships or sleep, or you might keep hearing “I don’t know”, “I’m fine” or “I’m ok”, when you try to find out what is going on for them. You know something is not right, but you are unsure how to help. Maybe your young person has gone off to university and finding things difficult on their own.
I work with adults, children and teenagers. Together, we can make sense of what is happening or feels difficult. We can explore and look to understand any patterns beneath it and work towards things feeling easier and make meaningful change.
I also hold an MSc in Counselling Children and Young People and have more than 20 years’ experience supporting children, teenagers and families.
I offer face-to-face appointments in Blisworth and Quinton in Northamptonshire, and Milton Keynes, and online throughout the UK.
You’re welcome to check my availability and book a free 20-minute introductory call through my website:
www.patchworkpathways.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc in Counselling Children and Young People (counselling, with a specialist focus on children and young people) incorporating:
Systemic Practice
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment-Based Approaches
Creative & Play Therapy
Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Practice
Child Development
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Counselling Children, Young People & Families
Ethical Clinical Practice
Qualified Integrative therapist
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
Open University – Professional CPD in Online Counselling (developed with BACP & CPCAB)
BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Working Therapeutically with Physical Health
Working Creatively with Dissociation
Working with Resistance in Counselling
Discussing Sex in Therapy
Online and Telephone Counselling
Misogyny & Sexual Violence in the media - Trauma informed approach
Introduction to sexual violence abuse
Understanding sexual violence
Safeguarding Children from Abuse and Neglect
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights
Prevent Awareness
Data Security Awareness
Over 20 years' experience supporting children, young people, adults and families
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Extensive postgraduate research exploring Children and Young People Therapists’ Experiences of Dog-Assisted Therapy
Ongoing professional development to ensure my practice remains current and evidence-informed
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£75.00 - £125.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
You are welcome to check my availability and book online:
https://www.patchworkpathways.co.uk/booking
Saturday sessions are available.
Discounts are available for block bookings.
Online sessions are available throughout the UK.
When I work
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Further information
I work from peaceful therapy rooms in Northamptonshire and online.
My practice welcomes:
Children
Teenagers
Young adults
Adults
Parents seeking support for their child
Schools, colleges and organisations
I know that reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or your child, I’ll aim to make the process as straightforward and comfortable as possible from our very first conversation.
If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, you’re welcome to contact me for a free, confidential discussion. Sometimes a conversation is all that’s needed to help you decide.
