About me
I believe counselling should be accessible for all. However, for some, sitting in a room and talking can feel like a challenge. This view, coupled with a firm belief in the positive impact that nature has on our wellbeing, has led me to where I am today.
I offer counselling sessions in a local woodland 'walk and talk' setting, in a comfortable room or remotely via video link/phone.
I offer a person-centred approach, integrating the theory that feels the most helpful to you. I provide a confidential, warm and authentic space to develop a therapeutic relationship for exploring feelings and what is important to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 20 years of experience in the charity sector, working with people who have encountered difficulties overcoming challenges and have supported them in finding their way. For the past seven years, I have worked more specifically with those aged 13 - 25 and linked in with local CAMHS services. I have also worked with adult survivors of domestic abuse.
I am a fully qualified and insured counsellor as well as a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical guidelines. I also hold an enhanced DBS which provides a confidence for me to work with vulnerable adults, children and young people. I keep up to date with safeguarding training and regularly access additional training to continue my professional development.
Qualifications:
- Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) - Level 4 Diploma
- Psychology Degree
- Advice and Guidance - Level 4 Diploma
- Cruse Grief counselling training - Level 2
Continued Professional Development: Recent examples...
- Walking a tightrope - Working with risky behaviours in adolescent clients - BACP
- Neurodiversity training - CAMHS
- ADHD - ADHD Foundation
- Emotional Health and Wellbeing webinar - Kite Trust, Dhiverse, Spectrum, YOUnited
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Please get in touch to arrange a free 15 minute consultation.
Depending on preference, sessions can be 'walk and talk', in a comfortable room or accessed remotely.
- Short-term and long-term counselling sessions are 50 minutes in length and cost £55
- Single Session Counselling sessions last for 60 minutes plus a 20 minute follow up call and cost £75
Further information
Issues I commonly work with:
- Anxious thoughts/Anxiety
- Low mood/Depression
- Loss/bereavement/grief
- Stress
- Self-esteem
- Relationships
- Trauma
- Identity
- Young people
- Neurodivergence
- Domestic abuse
