About me
Counsellor | Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress & Low Self-Esteem | ADHD, Autism & SEND | Adults, Young People & Families | Online UK & Blackpool
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, or ongoing difficulties with self-esteem and confidence. You might be struggling with depression, burnout, family pressures, or trying to understand your identity or diagnosis.
I support ADHD, autistic and SEND individuals, as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, bereavement and low self-esteem. I also work with parents and carers navigating complex systems and emotional strain.
I am an NCPS-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 17 years’ experience in SEND, education and therapeutic settings. I also bring relevant lived experience of disability and caring responsibilities.
My approach is warm, collaborative and neurodivergent-affirming. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you do not need to mask or struggle alone. Together we can explore what is happening for you and work towards greater clarity, emotional regulation and self-understanding.
Specialist Areas:
ADHD • Autism • Neurodivergent identity • Late diagnosis • Masking & burnout • Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Stress • Low self-esteem • Family issues • Parents & carers • Young people
How I Work:
I tailor therapy to you, working at your pace. Sessions may focus on understanding your experiences, reducing overwhelm, processing trauma, improving confidence, or navigating life transitions.
Who I Work With:
Adults • Young people • Parents & carers • University students • Neurodivergent individuals • Those exploring ADHD/autism • People experiencing burnout or overwhelm
Start Here:
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Support is available when you’re ready.
What to Expect in Your Initial Consultation
Our first session is entirely your space, and I adapt my approach to whatever you need most in the moment. Whether you need a place to finally "offload" to someone who truly understands, or you want a structured plan to tackle specific challenges, we work at your pace. During our 60 minutes together, we can:
A Safe Space to be Heard: If you just need to "rant" or speak freely to someone who gets the neurodivergent and SEND worlds without you having to explain the basics, I am here to listen and validate your experience.
Identify Your Goals (If You’re Ready): If you are looking for change, we can begin to map out what "better" looks like for you, whether that’s managing sensory burnout, navigating the SEND system, or finding new ways to thrive.
Lived-Experience Insight: With 22 years of lived experience, I offer a connection that goes beyond textbooks. I provide a neuro-affirming environment where you don't have to "mask" or translate your struggles.
Practical Action or Gentle Support: We can end the session with concrete strategies to help you feel more in control or simply leave the space open for you to process your thoughts. You lead, and I follow.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience & Specialist Training
I am an NCPS-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 17 years' experience supporting children, young people, adults, parents and carers. Alongside my counselling practice, I have extensive experience within SEND and specialist education settings, giving me a deep understanding of the challenges often experienced by neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Qualifications
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
NCPS Accredited Registrant
Specialist Experience
Over 17 years supporting children, young people and adults within SEND and education settings, including nurseries, schools and universities.
Specialist mentoring for neurodivergent university students and students with long-term mental health conditions and disabilities.
Supporting parents and carers through SENDIASS and charitable organisations.
Providing counselling support to carers through Blackpool Carers Centre.
Experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, life transitions, identity issues and neurodivergent burnout.
Specialist Training
Neurodiversity:
ADHD (King's College London)
Understanding Autism Level 3
Autism Awareness
Autism and Eating Habits
Understanding Dyslexia and Specific Learning Differences
Trauma, Attachment & Identity
Intergenerational Trauma
Attachment: What Counsellors Need to Know
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Discrimination
Understanding ODD and Conduct Disorder
Bereavement & Suicide Prevention
Suicide First Aid (City & Guilds)
Suicide Prevention Refresher
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities in Bereavement
Accessibility & Inclusion
RNIB Accredited: RNIB Counselling and Sight Loss
RNIB Domestic Abuse and Sight Loss
Assistive Technology Trained
Additional Training
NVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development Level 2 Child & Young People's Mental Health Online Counselling (Open University)
SEND Law (IPSEA)
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
I regularly undertake continuing professional development and clinical supervision to ensure my practice remains current, ethical and responsive to the needs of my clients. Additional training details are available on request.
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
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Flexible Therapy Options
Understanding that each individual's needs are unique, I offer flexible therapy options:
UK Online sessions (video or phone)
Home visits within a 20-minute radius of FY4
£60 per 60-minute session (online or home visits)
Sessions available weekdays (9am–3.30pm)
I accept BUPA, Vitality, and WPA insurance
Starting counselling can feel daunting. You don’t need to know what to say; we can begin wherever you are.
A client agreement needs to be signed before counselling can take place. If working online, documents can be transferred by email.
Online banking required for payments.
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