About me
Over the years you have learnt what you need to do to be ok; these may include being what you think others want you to be, being perfect, working hard, avoiding situations or people where you feel uncomfortable or awkward. But, now it's no longer working. You may be feeling exhausted or burnt out, you may be having trouble sleeping, your eating habits may have changed, you may be drinking more or taking drugs and you may be isolating from loved ones.
And this may be affecting what is going on in your head, your thoughts may have gotten louder or more intrusive. You may be noticing things in your body like your stomach is churning or your heart may be beating faster or the tension in your neck and shoulders is increasing. You may be feeling your emotions more intensely and are becoming overwhelmed with them or you are so used to feeling scared or sad or isolated or empty that you cannot see an alternative.
But, there is one. By working together we can re-connect your thoughts to your feelings and the physical response to those feelings so they are working in unison and you become a more wholesome you. By working in the body (so feeling your feelings rather than thinking them) we will better understand your emotions and change your relationship with them so you can live with them rather than be governed by them. And, if you wish, we could then go deeper and find your core wound and heal it so you can live your life as the true and real you. How does that sound?
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling
- Middlesex University - Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- City College Peterborough - Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- City College Peterborough - Awareness in Bereavement Care: A Foundation Course
- Cruse Bereavement Care
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
£55.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I work Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and the price is £55.00 for a 50 minute session. Our introductory session is at the reduced price of £35 as it is really an opportunity to get to know each other, to talk about what brought you to counselling, what you hope to get out of it and how we can work together to achieve that.
When I work
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I can see clients in the Garden Room during my working day; walk and talks (there are no walks with easy access) can only be done during 9am and 3.30pm due to the lack of street lighting.
Further information
We can work together in one of two ways.
THE GARDEN ROOM. Located in a quiet corner of our garden, The Garden Room is a comfortable and calming space surrounded by the relaxing sights and sounds of nature which can help promote positive well being. This can enable our relationship to develop and deepen, a crucial part of our work together. The two water features are not only relaxing for us but encourages wildlife to drink and bathe; the running water also muffles our voices allowing us to sit in the garden itself whilst ensuring our words remain private.
WALK AND TALK. Walking whilst talking can take the work into a deeper level more quickly. Exercise can get you out of your head, reconnect you to the surrounding world and let your defences retract. These sessions take place whatever the weather so suitable attire is required. Due to the lack of street lighting, walk and talks only take place during the hours of 9am and 3.30pm to accommodate for the winter months and take place in the village of Sparham.
