About me
Hi,
Do you wake up in the morning with a sinking feelings about facing the world and wondering what the day will bring? Your relationships may feel like hard work, messy or you feel that you are walking on eggshells around others. You may wonder why you feel stuck or repeat unhealthy patterns even though it does not make you happy. You may be coming to terms with a new illness, diagnosis or life stage that makes you feel that a rug has been pulled from beneath your feet. Living uncomfortably with an experience of abuse?
There are many reasons people reach out for counselling. You may be trying to come to terms with abuse in your past or current life. Unsure whether you wish to continue in a current relationship. Struggle with loved ones who do not understand your different way of seeing and engaging in the world. Are you exhausted or irritated with pushing yourself to always be perfect? Wish you could say no more often without feeling guilty? Feel angry with others for calling you "over sensitive"? Do you feel anxious or sad but don't know why? Struggling to work out what you want in life or what your role is now that things have changed? Feeling lonely but frightened to reach out to others?
If you need to talk to someone else so you can be fully heard, hear yourself and gain a new perspective on your difficulties then counselling may be the answer. I am a counselling psychologist with years of training and experience and will use that to support you. I offer face to face or online sessions either short term or for longer depending on what you decide. We can discuss this in our first session and keep it under your review every session so that you feel in control of your own therapy and I am accommodating your needs.
I value being kind, curious, inclusive, optimistic and non-judgmental. I believe everyone has untapped potential and strength to use to make their lives better. I will offer a safe space where you are free to discuss any subject. I will help you explore your thoughts and feelings so you can make decisions about how you want to now start living a life with more contentment, meaning and purpose.
I know how difficult it can be to start counselling, I will make it as easy as possible by arranging a chat, text or email first and explaining how the first session will be, if you would find that helpful. Alternatively we can book in a first session to start counselling,
Please contact me by email or on 07906 620605 to discuss a day and time that best suits you.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist with the HCPC (The Health and Care Professions Council). I am also a Chartered Psychologist and embrace the British Psychological Society's code of ethics and conduct which is available from the website: www.bps.org.uk.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualification:
Psychologist training and qualifications:
· BSc in Applied Psychology
· Diploma in Psychology (Conversion for Graduates)
· MSc Counselling Psychology
· Post Graduate Diploma in the Practice of Counselling Psychology
Recent/Current CPD events:
1) Behavioural addictions
2) CBT for children and young people
3) How to Remove Trauma response
4) How the body holds trauma and chronic stress creating blocks to change
5) Attachment, Relationships and emotional needs-Schema Therapy
6) 2 Chair Work
7) Imposter Syndrome
8) Effective techniques for diagnosis and treatment of anxiety symptoms. I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society and HCPC. I practice within an integrative framework, using Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches. I also have an interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.
Experience:
I have worked with adults in a variety of settings including NHS Psychology Departments, GP surgeries and Mental Health voluntary organisations (MIND).
My clients have had a variety of concerns for example those who feel:
· Anxiety. This can be about identity, future prospects, relationships, social situations, exams, work achievement, the climate, phobias etc.
· Loss in the form of a death, relationship breakdown, conceiving difficulties, abortion, a future that was imagined.
· Major life changes including parenthood, new career, menopause, illness, retirement, miscarriage.
· Abuse in their past is still impacting their current lives and they want to talk to someone about it possibly for the first time.
· Low confidence getting in the way of you doing the things you would like including a lack of assertiveness.
· Relationship difficulties with partners, parents, children, friends, extended family, work bosses and colleagues. Some people come with questions about breakdowns or re-evaluating their relationships to decide if they are healthy and should continue.
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees are £75 per 50 minute session.
Payment is accepted online in advance.
Please note that 48 hours notice must be given for cancellations. Missed appointments will be charged for at the full rate.
When I work
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Further information
If you are unsure if counselling could help you or have any questions about the process feel free to email or call me. If I am unable to answer the phone please leave a message and I will ring you back as soon as possible.
