About me
We are all human beings, doing our best to navigate life’s challenges. Sometimes, things don’t go according to plan, leading to stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, compulsions, addictions, or repetitive relationship patterns that feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to open up to others, especially when there may be a fear of judgment, vulnerability, or burdening those around us. That’s why many people turn to counselling.
Seeking support from a counsellor can feel a daunting step, yet finding someone you trust and feel comfortable with is essential. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and conversational, creating a safe enough space to start exploring your thoughts and feelings without fear. Together, we will identify your unique goals and work towards achieving them in a way that feels right for you.
I believe you are the expert of your life therefore, my role is to offer you a robust confidential and compassionate space where you can truly explore you and be heard. Whether you're looking to explore the underlying causes of certain behaviours, develop coping strategies, or simply be listened to and heard, I am here to support you in finding the best possible version of you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced BACP Accredited therapist. I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling which is complemented by a BA (Hons) Degree in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling. Being an integrative counsellor means I combine various approaches to tailor my way of working to best support your individual needs.
I specialise in working with anyone who may find themselves negotiating their way through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, domestic abuse, self-harm. Equally, I work with survivors of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sexual trauma, sexual violence, and childhood sexual abuse.
As a member of the BACP, I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions. As such I attend continued professional development (CPD) training on a regular basis.
As well as my general counselling practice, I work at the Rape And Sexual Advice Support Centre (RASASC) in Guildford.
RASASC Guildford, for more information please click on the link http://www.rasasc.org
BACP registered member number 287925
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
Triangle Certificate in Outcome Star
Safeguarding Certificate
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Certificate Ref: ZA295994
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
£60.00 per session
Additional information
I charge £60 per session and a counselling session is 50 minutes.
I accept cash on the day or bank transfers a day before our session.
If you are considering counselling please feel free to call me for an informal and confidential chat.
If I am unable to answer, please leave a message and I will endeavour to get back to you within 24hours.
Alternatively, you may prefer to email me on;
I look forward to hearing from you.
When I work
My practice hours are Monday to Thursday 9am - 6pm
Further information
My practice in Ash is set within a peaceful and welcoming log cabin. There is parking on the gravel driveway.
I have a dog who may also welcome you by barking. She is gorgeous yet loud and will not be joining us but, staying within our secure garden.
