About me
Finding the right words to share how we’re feeling can feel overwhelming even to our nearest and dearest.
I offer a safe, empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I work with individuals and couples on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.
Sometimes we all need a little support to recognise unhealthy relationships whether that’s how we relate to ourselves (and think of ourselves) or why we may struggle in relationships with others at times.
Sometimes we can feel lost, confused, overwhelmed and anxious when we go through major upheavals in our lives or perhaps you just don’t feel yourself anymore and want to get back to feeling like you used to again.
How can Counselling help?
Any life event will impact you and put a strain on relationships and affect how you feel and behave and may leave you feeling vulnerable and that your options are limited. Counselling can help you reconnect with those things that are important to you and help you to start looking at things differently.
Whether you are experiencing difficulties or in distress, I can provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore what is troubling you in an empathetic way. Engaging in counselling sessions can help you by looking at alternative ways you can respond to others, manage your feelings, and make sense of what has happened, all of which can have a positive impact on your wellbeing and relationships.
Where do I work?
I practice from Sevenoaks which is easily accessible if you are looking for in person sessions in Sevenoaks. There is parking available nearby so would also be convenient for you if you live in surrounding areas such as Otford, Chipstead, Orpington, Petts Wood or Chislehurst. Alternatively we can meet from the comfort of your home via Zoom for an online session.
I offer evening and weekend sessions times to fit in with your commitments.
Next steps
If you're looking for friendly and professional counselling support email me to arrange a free 15 minute initial meeting to see how counselling can help you and to answer any questions you might have. It gives you the opportunity to ensure you are happy working with me before committing to any sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a BACP registered Counsellor and have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in addition to a Diploma in Couples Counselling. I have undertaken additional training in working with Neurodivergence in the Counselling room and have clinical experience of working with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Autism
- Domestic abuse
- Mental Health
- Divorce
- Co-parenting
- Bereavement and Complex Grief
- Professional burnout and work-related stress
- Trauma and PTSD
I believe you are the expert on yourself and work from a basis of person-centred therapy, integrating Attachment theory and Transactional Analysis where appropriate.
It is a privilege to be a counsellor and I am passionate about empowering you to achieve your potential.
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
£50.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation via telephone or online.
We meet in person at an agreed time for 50 minutes in my Sevenoaks practice or online via Zoom depending what suits you.
The overall number of sessions is set by you and this can either be a few to work on a specific issue or more where you feel you would benefit from longer term support. The choice is yours.
Each session is payable in advance via bank transfer.
Individual Counselling is £60.00 per session or pay for 3 sessions in advance at a reduced fee of £50 per session.
Couples Counselling is £65.00 per session or pay for 3 sessions in advance at a reduced fee of £60 per session.
When I work
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I understand finding the time to schedule a regular weekly or bi-weekly session can be challenging as life can be busy. If you have a specific request do let me know and I will endeavour to offer as much flexibility as I can within my schedule.
