About me
Many people come to therapy when they are carrying experiences that feel too heavy to manage alone- memories that intrude, emotions that feel overwhelming, or patterns that keep repeating despite their best efforts. You may be living with the impact of trauma, abuse, bereavement, long-standing anxiety, low mood, or relationship difficulties. These responses are understandable and often make sense in the context of what you have been through.
My work is trauma-informed and I specialise in supporting adults who are navigating the effects of painful experiences. Trauma is a result of any event (or events) that is causing emotional distress and can show up in many ways: feeling everything is too much, being constantly on-edge or hyper-vigilant, feeling disconnected or numb, people-pleasing, struggling with boundaries, carrying a deep sense of shame or self-blame, and low self-esteem. Together, we can begin to understand these responses and help you move towards a place that feels safer and more grounded.
How therapy begins
Our work starts with an initial assessment, where we explore what has brought you here and what you hope to change. This includes a timeline of your experiences so we can understand the origins of your difficulties, the patterns that have developed, and any protective strategies that may now be causing distress. From here, we create a treatment plan that feels manageable and tailored to your needs.
Below are the therapies I use with clients.
Psychodynamic Therapy & Counselling: Psychodynamic therapy looks at how the past influences the present. It helps us understand how earlier (adverse) relationships and experiences continue to shape our mindset, emotions, and relationships today. By identifying the roots of our problems, we can address them on a conscious level and make intentional changes to our lives and relationships.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing): EMDR is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy for trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements or sensory taps) to help the brain process memories that have become "stuck" and cause triggering moments. EMDR can reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories so they feel more like ordinary memories rather than something that continues to intrude on your life. EMDR can treat diverse trauma experiences, including childhood/adult abuse (physical, emotional/verbal, sexual, neglect), assault, accidents (road traffic, work, personal), war, and natural disaster.
Relationship (Couples) Counselling: Trauma can also affect relationships. I offer couples counselling to help partners understand what is happening between them, especially when past experiences are influencing present-day dynamics. This may involve exploring communication, trust, conflict, intimacy, or navigating life transitions (getting married, starting a family).
Bereavement Counselling: Many people find that grief brings a wide range of emotions- sadness, confusion, anxiety, anger- and it can feel deeply isolating. You may worry about burdening others or perhaps the people who were checking in at the beginning are no longer as present. Bereavement counselling offers a safe, steady space where you can sit with your grief, make sense of what you are feeling, and be supported as you navigate life after loss. The aim is not to "move on" but to help you process painful emotions and gently reconnect with life at a pace that feels right for you.
What to do next: If you think I could help or you have some questions please reach out.
Training, qualifications & experience
- EMDR qualified (EMDR UK and EMDR Europe)
- Level 5 Post-Qualifying Certificate in Relational Counselling (i.e. Couples Counselling)
- Diploma in Integrative Supervision
- Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling
- Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling
- Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2
- First Class Honours in BSc Psychology, Cardiff University
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
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Counselling/Psychotherapy session: £75
EMDR session: £100
Joint session (relationship/couples counselling): £85
Supervision: £60 for 1 hour; £90 for 1.5 hours
Please note- the full session fee is charged if you cancel with less than 24 hours from the session start time
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