About me
Welcome.
The roots of my practice stem from my belief that a caring, non-judgemental attitude in a safe space is core to nurturing mental wellbeing. I have over 10 years experience therapeutically helping adults and young people 13+, neurodiverse are welcome. I offer counselling both online and in person.
Life is complex, unfair, and sometimes we struggle. Like a mountain stream gathering rocks, our thoughts and feelings increasingly swirl and collide. We may become anxious, depressed, demotivated; experience loss, guilt, anger, shame and low self-esteem. As an experienced counsellor and creative arts therapist I can help you find clarity, increase self-confidence, engage with life in a way that is meaningful and right for you.
My approach to therapy is both trauma informed and holistic. Empathic acceptance of how you experience life now allows space for new insight to grow; invites opportunity for change and personal renewal. As an accredited creative arts therapist I can offer therapy through mark making, movement and sound should you choose.
In person sessions are in a dedicated counselling room. The space has a calm, safe vibe allowing difficult issues to be brought, processed and held with compassion and care.
Whether you are here for yourself, or are a parent/carer concerned for a young person, please send me a message and I shall reply within 48 hours. I offer online sessions to all 13+, and in person from DE73 to those 16+.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced psychotherapist who originally trained as a humanistic counsellor. I have since developed my practice to become an accredited person centred creative arts therapist.
My work has taken me into educational settings, including secondary schools, Pupil Referral Units and 6th form collages. I work with university students and adults both online and in person.
- Humanistic Counselling Practice BA(Hons) 1st class
- Diploma Certificate Person-Centred Creative Arts Therapy Level 4
- Practitioner member of APCCA (Association for Person Centred Creative Arts)
- Training for work with ASC/Neurodiverse
- Specialist training to work with young people online including suicidal ideation.
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Up to date safeguard training
- 10+ years experience as a psychotherapist helping adults and young people 13+.
- 5+ years experience offering counselling online.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Standard rate of £60 for 50 minute session
- Limited concession spaces available
- An initial free 20 minute chat where we can discuss counselling needs and have opportunity for you to ask any questions
When I work
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Further information
Please contact me to discuss either your own or your young person's needs.
- In person at DE73, available all day Monday and Wednesday, and Monday to Thursday evenings. This is a rural address with easy road links and easy parking.
- Online availability is the same as in person. Offered via Microsoft Teams/Zoom. The counselling space is private and uninterrupted. Please note that not all slots are always available.
- Work may be short or long term, this may be discussed in our initial consultation.
- For online sessions, young people age 16 and under will need a responsible adult to be present in the same building for the duration of all calls.
- A minimum 24 hours notice is required to cancel or change an appointment, payment may be due with less notice.
