About me
Who am I? A human being who happens to be educated in counselling, specialising in particular areas of interest. Having been through the therapeutic relationship myself, being able to provide that same space to others is a passion. I understand the process as a client and as a professional.
Client's can expect warmth, empathy and non judgement. I bring openness and honesty to therapy. I complete regular 'reviews' with clients, often to discuss the relationship.
I base my practice on the person centred approach with a view to building a therapeutic relationship with clients initially, being able to work in a trauma informed way where necessary.
I also work with some clients using a 'strengths based approach' where necessary as per my training within a specialised area.
In addition, where beneficial and if appropriate to the client I also offer psychoeducation within the session.
I am an Associate Lecturer in Counselling within adult education.
I only work with 18+
Training, qualifications & experience
- I have a Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling.
- I am trained to facilitate COFRA 121 therapeutic and rehabilitative sessions.
- I have many years experience of working with the NHS and private/charitable mental health support services.
- I have a particular interest in working with trauma, depression and bereavement.
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.
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
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- My sessions are 50 minutes at a cost of 40.00.
- (COFRA 121 sessions are 90 minutes at a cost of 60.00)
- I offer reduced rate for Students and Blue Light Card Holders, please contact me to discuss.
Further information
I offer a free 20 minute assessment. Ease to book assessment and sessions online, no fuss.
I also offer a limited amount of 'walk and talk' therapy sessions in the NN14 area.
