About me
Providing a safe space for exploration, reflection and healing
We all have times in life when things seem to get on top of us. We may feel confused, anxious, or depressed, or perhaps there are relationship issues. Sometimes it feels like we are just going round in circles, getting nowhere in particular. Having someone to talk to can lighten the load and this is often easier with someone other than family or friends.
So what happens?
My belief is that the process of being listened to, in a non- judgmental way, may offer a new freedom to explore the parts of your self that you previously may not have felt secure enough to venture into. I will work with you in a compassionate and gentle way, guiding and probing so that new light may shine. This will be held together by the sense of security you may feel from the safe space (ie the room we will arrange to meet in); and the boundaries(ie the set time we will arrange to meet each week). Having this sense of stability in what sometimes feels like a bit like the whirlwind of life can often make a difference.
Walk and talk
The healing and restorative potential offered from nature and being outdoors.
My own love of walking and being in nature has led towards this way of working. Perhaps this is something you might like to try too?
For some, being outdoors and walking side by side with another can reduce anxiety and feelings of discomfort that may arise in a room setting, where eye contact might feel too much. Silences may be embraced, as we marvel at our surroundings, or settle with just 'being'.
Walking in itself can have a calming effect, allowing us to feel more grounded and energised. I am happy for you to set the pace. It might be that you choose to sit for a while or maybe you want to keep moving. However the session develops, what is at the core of this is that together we have been able to embrace the positive effects of being outdoors and to embrace the natural world.
If you think this might be the way forward for you, when you make contact we will arrange an initial session. This will take place either over the phone, online or in the room, so that we can discuss your needs and your suitability for working in this way.
How can it help?
I am open to working with a diverse range of situations. My work often involves helping people make sense of depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, low self esteem and relationship problems. Sometimes this involves looking into the past, to understand how this may have affected you and your life in the present. Or it may be that you would prefer to focus solely on your immediate situation.
We might work together over a long period of time, or you may prefer to have a shorter burst of sessions. The way we work together will be unique to the relationship that you and I form.
What steps do I need to take?
I work in a person- centred and humanistic way, with influences from other frameworks. For this reason I am a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor. I believe you hold the ingredients to fulfil your potential and my role is to help you find that.
If you think this sounds of interest to you and you would like to give it a go you can contact me by either email, text, or phone. We would then arrange a time to meet up for an initial assessment session to see how we would feel about working together.
If you contact me I aim to get back to you as soon as possible as I understand that making that initial contact is a big step in itself. I am available for both daytime and evening sessions and will try to accommodate your needs.
How long does the process take?
The amount of sessions you have is up to you. I work on both a long term and short term basis. Sometimes things you thought you needed to explore triggers other areas and more time is needed. In other cases, it is about working through a particular area and that is enough.
When you feel it is the right time for you to finish your sessions we can talk about it and can work towards an ending.
Where are you based?
I am based in two locations in Bristol. These are in Kingswood and Warmley. They are easily reachable by public transport and have parking.
Walk and talk sessions take place at the Bristol to Bath cycle path in Warmley.
Who do you work with?
I work with both adults and young people under the age of 18. My practice is neurodiverse- affirming, LGBT+inclusive.
Please don’t feel that you need to have hit rock bottom in order to ‘qualify’ for counselling. Wherever you are, I will be there to accept greet you.
What is always both important and unique is the relationship that forms between us.
And the cost?
Sessions are 50 minutes long and are charged at £60.00.
Walk and Talk sessions are 60 minutes and charged at £65.00
I have a few spaces for concessionary rates. This are at a cost of £40.00 per session and for those on a very low income or are unemployed. If you think this might be relevant to you and your situation we can talk about it together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Degree in Humanities.
MA in Women's Studies.
Foundation in Counselling Skills BCPC.
Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling BCPC
Additional training:
Children and young people
Shorter courses:
Alcohol and addictions
Motivational interviewing
Co- dependency
Shame
Creativity in counselling
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Pet loss and bereavement
Life stage stages and ageing
Menopause
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
We will initially meet for an introductory session this is charged at my usual rate of £60.00 per 50 minute session. This is for us both to get a taste of what it might be like to work together. If we both decide we would like to carry
I some limited space for a concessionary rate of £40.00 per session. This is for unemployed and those on a low income.
Walk and Talk sessions at Warmley cylce path. This lasts for 60 minutes and are charged at the cost of £65..00 per session.
When I work
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Further information
Please feel free to contact me if you are feeling a little unsure. I am open to having a chat or sharing an email to talk about your needs and where you think you are. I understand that beginning therapy can sometimes feel like a daunting process.
