About me
Perhaps you're struggling more than usual, or something has happened that has left you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unlike yourself. You might be used to being the one who copes, keeps going and is there for everyone else, but find that something has shifted and you're no longer managing in the way you usually do.
You might be feeling stuck, anxious, burnt out, low or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you're struggling with difficult emotions, relationships or a significant change in your life. You don't have to know exactly what you need from counselling before you begin. We can start with what's happening for you now and work together to make sense of it.
My approach is warm, collaborative and relational. I offer a genuinely caring and confidential space where you can explore what matters to you without judgement. Together, we can understand patterns in your life, make sense of difficult experiences and explore what you need, so that you can begin to make changes that feel meaningful and more aligned with who you are.
I also specialise in couples counselling using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I work with couples who feel caught in repeated arguments, distance or disconnection, helping them understand the patterns they've become stuck in and the emotions and needs underneath them. The aim is to help couples feel heard, understood and emotionally safe enough to reconnect and build a more secure relationship.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is important. I offer a free 20-minute phone or video call so you can meet me, get a sense of how I work and ask any questions before deciding whether you'd like to go ahead.
Please email me to make contact. I always reply to email enquiries and aim to do so within 24 hours. If you haven't heard from me, please check your spam folder.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling
- Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy – ICEEFT Externship and Core Skills
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy – Level 1
- COSCA Supervision Certificate
- Certificate in Group Facilitation and Training Skills
- Therapeutic Use of Person-Centred Creative Arts
I have over 2,000 hours of counselling experience and have worked with people from many different backgrounds and with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties and neurodivergence.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked for eight years in the ambulance service, including five years as a paramedic, followed by more than 20 years in social care. These experiences gave me a deep understanding of people experiencing distress and of the different circumstances that can affect our emotional wellbeing.
I originally trained in the Person-Centred approach and have continued to develop my practice through further training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for both couples and individuals. I am also a qualified counselling supervisor.
I work in a non-pathologising way, looking beyond diagnostic labels to understand the person and their individual experience. I'm interested in what has happened to you, what you're experiencing now, and what might help you move towards a life that feels more meaningful and manageable.
I am a registered member of COSCA and practise in accordance with its ethical guidelines, including regular supervision and continuing professional development.
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. 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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 - £110.00
Additional information
Individuals: £75 per hour.
Couples: £110 per hour.
Supervision Sessions are £75 per hour. I give a discounted rate of £60 for counselling students
Face to face appointments are on Wednesday and Thursday. Online are Tuesday and Friday.
Initial 20 minute introductory call: Free
I always reply to email enquiries, and aim to do so within 24 hrs. Please check your spam folder if you have not heard from me.
When I work
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Further information
Additional information
Individuals: £75 per hour
Couples: £110 per hour
Supervision: £75 per hour
Counselling students: £60 per hour
Face-to-face appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Online appointments are available on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Initial 20-minute introductory call: Free
Please email me to enquire. I always reply to email enquiries and aim to do so within 24 hours. If you haven't heard from me, please check your spam folder.
