About me
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am an experienced, BACP-Accredited counsellor providing 1:1 therapy in Hove and also online. I am passionate about my work, and want to support my clients to find contentment in their lives.
I have worked with many clients and a variety of issues over the years, however I have particular experience in bereavement, loss and grief, patterns in relationship, loneliness, fertility issues, anger, trauma and low self-worth / lost sense of ‘self’.
I also offer Griefscope sessions - small group or extended 1:1 sessions focussing on a bereavement or other loss. Please get in touch for more information on these workshops.
When you are feeling overwhelmed, or very sad, or confused by crowded or unhelpful thoughts, it can be difficult to hear yourself clearly. If have lost your sense of who you are, or thought you would be, it is likely to affect your ability to connect with others, and find a sense of belonging. This can feel lonely.
When it’s like this, it is understandably difficult to find perspective on what needs to change, or even believe that things can be different for you.
How counselling can help
At a basic level, it can be helpful to talk to someone who is not already involved in your life, in a safe, welcoming, non-judgemental and confidential space. Hearing yourself say things that have been difficult to voice is a great start.
Building on this, I can help you explore what’s happening, notice any patterns and understand the connections between your experiences and the way you feel and respond. This can open up the possibility for change, perhaps in the way you see yourself, or in making different choices today and going forward.
Counselling with me
I practise humanistic therapy, which means I believe we are all unique individuals who respond to, and make meaning of our experiences in different ways. I believe we all have the capacity for change, and that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer, so I will work collaboratively and interactively with you to find the right approach to meet your needs.
It might be that you know exactly what you want to talk about in your sessions, but if it's difficult to know where to start I can offer questions that might help. I also have additional training in creative arts facilitation with the Association for Person-Centred Creative Arts (APCCA) and the Creative Counsellors network, so I sometimes suggest using art, image work and guided visualisations. Not all clients want to do this, but some find it helpful when it’s difficult to find words for what needs our attention.
Introductory appointment
Making the decision to come to counselling can be daunting, and there are many counsellors to choose from. That’s why I offer a free first appointment, to see how it is to meet, and talk through how our sessions could be helpful.
Contact me by email or phone if you would like to know more. Our initial meeting is free. Further sessions cost £55-£65 for 50 minutes, depending on income. I am committed to offering some spaces at a reduced fee when concession rates are needed, including for students. If you have any questions about fees, or anything else, please get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified, BACP-Accredited counsellor offering individual therapy. I hold a Post-Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Therapeutic Counselling from the University of Brighton. I have completed additional training in Creative Arts facilitation with the Association for Person Centred Creative Arts (APCCA) and the Creative Counsellors network, and the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition.
In addition to private practice I have also worked for a local community based counselling service that specialises in depression, stress and anxiety.
I am currently studying a Certificate in Art-Assisted Grief Therapy and volunteering in a palliative care visiting service for patients at the end of their lives, and their families.
My particular areas of experience and training include:
- grief / loss
- loneliness
- childhood neglect
- relationship issues
- anxiety
- anger
- low self-esteem
- trauma
- infertility / childlessness
- critical thoughts
Before working as a counsellor I worked for several years in support services including mental health peer support, women's services, and with adults with learning disabilities.
I am committed to my Continuous Professional Development, including training courses, workshops and on-going supervision. This is in keeping with the BACP Ethical Framework.
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.
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
£55.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free initial session to find out more and to see how we could work together.
Further sessions cost £55-£65 for 50 minutes, depending on income. I am committed to offering some spaces at reduced rates when concessions are needed, including trainee counsellors, so please ask.
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