About me
Person Centred-Counsellor.
I am a progressive person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist based in Colchester, Essex. My extensive experience spans over two decades of working within various reputable therapeutic organisations across Essex and Suffolk. In this time I have been instrumental in helping and adults and young people to positively turn their lives around by supporting individuals to express, explore their true nature. By bringing new light and fresh insights to old problems and belief systems, personal freedom and growth activates naturally in people.
No matter how complex a situation is, you will not face judgment from me. I have worked successfully with individuals who have suffered and experienced severe trauma including; anxiety, depression, sexual and domestic abuse, childhood neglect, relationship issues, loss and bereavement, divorce, drug and alcohol misuse, compulsive behaviours, family issues, ADHD, bullying, violence, guilt, self-harm, anger, low self-esteem, identity issues, PTSD and more.
On a personal level I am candidly open, honest, and possess a warm demeanour. I engage with my clients not only as a professional counsellor but also as a true person in order to permit and encourage others to be their authentic self too. This way genuine trust and solid working relationships can form which allows you to engage in matters fully and without fear.
Due to this approach my clients tend to find themselves over time becoming more integrated as a person and begin to make better informed choices for themselves. Ultimately, I am proud that as my clients gain fresh insights through therapy and a deeper understanding of themselves they grow stronger and become more self assured. Clients tend to know when they are ready to end therapy with me when they find that they have embodied their experience of it and found the right tools to be able able to navigate life in a much calmer, more fulfilling and purposeful way.
Naturally, I am inclusive by nature and welcome all individuals. I actively seek to inform and update my knowledge so that I can continue to embrace the LBGTQ+ community with assured acceptance, understanding and confidence.
I am also 'Sex Positive' and kink allied and welcome clients from this community.
Because I value the uniqueness of each person in relation to their life story I engage in therapy sensitively and with deep respect for personal tolerances. My unassuming approach has worked well when engaging with individuals from within the autistic spectrum and with young people.
Whilst my practice draws from a humanistic perspective and is grounded in person-centred theory and practice, I am able offer alternative insights and work creatively from other theoretical and developmental perspectives if needed.
Feel free to get in touch for a no obligation 20-30minute free consultation by phone or by appointment at my private practice, Colchester Therapy, on the first floor of No.1 Church Street, Colchester (photos below).
I hold up to date public liability and indemnity insurance and DBS certificates.
I receive regular supervision with a BACP registered supervisor.
Please see my Google reviews for testimonials.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Degree in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Higher Dip Person Centred-Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Loss and Bereavement Course 36hrs CPD
- Online and Phone (OPT) Core Competences
- Registered member of the BACP. Member No: 403559 MBACP.
- NVQ 3 Play Work Certificate
- Alternative Education Provider for Essex County Council (2014-2019)
I have over two decades of experience working within various therapeutic settings including The Priory Group, Mind, CAMHS, PRU’s, Therapeutic Children’s Homes and Essex County Council with a diverse array of individuals and young people.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
£60 for Young People (secondary school age)
When I work
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Further information
Colchester Therapy is on the first floor of No.1 Church Street, CO1 1NF and is located in Colchester City Centre near The Mercury Theatre.
St. Mary's is the nearest car park and is approximately a three minute walk away from my private practice at Colchester Therapy.
Free 20-30 min consultations available by phone or by appointment at Colchester Therapy.
