About me
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Modern life can leave you feeling stretched incredibly thin. If you are carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, burnout, relational difficulties or past trauma, please know you don’t have to navigate it alone. Reaching out isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a powerful step toward taking back the steering wheel of your life.
As a BACP Accredited Counsellor, I provide a warm, safe, and confidential space where you can finally untangle complex emotions. Unlike conversations with well-meaning friends or family—who often rush to offer "quick fixes" or biased advice—therapy with me is entirely different. Here, the usual social expectations don't apply. In our sessions, you can count on:
- Zero Judgment: A place to voice your messiest thoughts without any fear of criticism.
- No Unsolicited Advice: I won't tell you how to live your life; I will help you discover what you truly need.
- A Grounded, Neutral Perspective: A professional, objective lens free from the assumptions often found in personal relationships.
Whether you need to gently explore your past or want a practical toolkit for the future, you set the pace. I work collaboratively with you, specializing in:
- Anxiety & Stress: Calming the nervous system and building real-time coping techniques.
- Depression & Low Mood: Reconnecting with meaning, clarity, and your personal goals.
- Trauma-Informed Support: Helping you feel safer, more grounded, and present in your body.
- Anger & Irritability: Moving past "bottling things up" to understand triggers and express yourself safely.
- Confidence & Resilience: Building a practical, real-world toolkit to handle life's bumps.
My clients frequently share that simply being heard brings a profound sense of relief, and they leave our work with practical skills to manage distress in the real world.
I understand choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision, and finding the right fit matters. To help you decide if we’re a good match, I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute phone or video consultation. It’s a completely pressure-free space to chat about what's going on and how we might work together. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Qualifications & Professional Standings:
- BACP Accredited: Registered and Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- NCPS Accredited: Accredited Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.
- Experience: Over 5,000 clinically supervised hours of practice.
- Integrative Psychotherapist: Level 4 CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- CBT & ACT Specialist: Diplomas in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- CPCAB Level 3 Qualified Counselling Tutor.
- Qualified Mindfulness Teacher and Diploma in Mindfulness.
- Specialist Training: Diplomas in Trauma, Psychodynamic and Gestalt Therapy.
- Philosophical Integration: Diploma in Stoic Philosophy( The origins of CBT and ACT)
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I offer psychological education as I firmly believe that science-backed knowledge is the key to driving real change. By learning the mechanics of your mental health, you move from being a passive observer of your distress to an active participant in your recovery. This understanding helps you gain "distance"—the ability to observe a feeling without being consumed by it.
Ultimately, when you understand the science of your mind, you gain more control, the confidence to lead yourself forward, and the expertise to become the authority on your own life.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer both face-to-face and online sessions to suit your needs.
My in-person practice is based at Maple Leaf Counselling, Illshaw Heath Road, Hockley Heath, B94 6RX. The rooms are comfortable and private, set in a calm environment with plenty of parking on-site. For remote therapy, I conduct all sessions via Google Meet, providing a secure way to connect from your own space.
- Face-to-Face: £55.00 per session.
- Online Sessions: £50 per session.
I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute consultation to see if we are the right fit. I look forward to hearing from you.
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