About me
About Me
I hold a Degree in Integrative Counselling, an approach informed by a range of theoretical perspectives including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Person-Centred models. This allows me to tailor my approach to each individual, recognising that every person’s experience and journey are unique.
In addition, I hold a Diploma in Gestalt Counselling, which integrates a variety of creative techniques to help clients explore, process, and make sense of their thoughts and emotions.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor is central to the healing process. Building a safe, trusting, and compassionate connection enables you to explore challenges and work towards meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
My Approach
I often incorporate creative interventions within my sessions, using symbols and metaphor to support emotional expression. For clients who may find it difficult to put their feelings into words, these creative tools can provide an alternative and powerful means of communication and understanding.
Experience
My professional experience spans a range of therapeutic and wellbeing settings. I have worked within the NHS and currently work in hospice care, supporting clients in managing their emotional wellbeing through both counselling and complementary therapies.
I have designed and facilitated wellbeing workshops to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and depression—giving me extensive experience supporting those who are distressed, facing life-limiting illness, or coping with bereavement.
In my private counselling practice, I have supported clients dealing with:
• Childhood trauma
• Depression and anxiety
• Relationship difficulties
• Bereavement and loss
• Trauma and emotional distress
I also have experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those with Autism and ADHD, providing a sensitive and understanding environment tailored to individual needs.
Appointments
I offer counselling sessions both online and face-to-face. My practice is based in Highcliffe, where I provide a comfortable, confidential, and welcoming space.
Each appointment lasts 50 minutes, and we can meet weekly or fortnightly, depending on what best suits your needs.
Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, and finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with is an important part of the process. To help you decide if I’m the right fit for you, I offer a free 10-minute, no-obligation telephone consultation.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Professional Memberships:
BA (Hons) Humanistic Integrative Counselling
DipHE Humanistic Gestalt Therapy
AQA Certificate in Counselling Skills
AQA Certificate in Counselling
Certificate in Telephone and Online Counselling
Certificate in Working with Complex Trauma
CPD Training
Working creatively with Russian Dolls
Solution Focused Techniques
Mental Health and the Body: Treating Trauma
Working with Relational Trauma
Doodling as a grounding intervention
Working creatively with inner child parts
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I am also a member of Creative Counsellors.
and and long-term therapy, tailored to meet your individual needs.
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
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Some concessions may be available, please ask
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