About me
Welcome
Sometimes life simply becomes too much to carry on your own.
You may have spent months—or even years—trying to cope, putting everyone else first, telling yourself you'll be okay. But inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or not quite yourself anymore.
You don't have to have reached crisis point or have all the answers. If something doesn't feel right, that's enough reason to seek support.
Many people tell me they were nervous about taking that first step, only to find they felt at ease much sooner than they expected.
I offer a warm, calm, and confidential space where you can talk openly without fear of judgement. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, adoption issues, chronic health conditions, or the challenges that can come with being neurodivergent, we'll work together at a pace that feels right for you.
Many of my clients have spent so long looking after others that they've forgotten how to look after themselves. Others are living with chronic pain or illness, navigating big life changes, or simply feeling stuck and wanting life to feel easier again.
Counselling doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need the right words or even know where to begin. We simply start with where you are.
My role isn't to tell you what to do. It's to listen, help you make sense of what's happening, and support you as you find your own way forward.
I offer a free initial telephone consultation so we can see whether I feel like the right fit for you.
Whenever you're ready, I'd be pleased to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
I have a wealth of counselling experience gained from working in various settings including the NHS, higher education, charitable organizations, and private practice. This is further enhanced by my many years of professional experience working with children, parents, and families.
Alongside my private practice work I work as an therapist for Barnardos Link and I provide support and mentorship to university students, including those with on the autistic spectrum and with ADHD.
Qualifications
I hold the following professional qualifications,
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- BSc (Dunelm)
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS) and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP) and I practice in accordance with their Ethical Frameworks to provide a confidential, safe and professional counselling service for adults and adolescents.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate
I remain committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in the field through continuous learning and ongoing professional development.
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.
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.
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I can offer reduced rates/concessions for some, I'm happy for you to get in contact with me to discuss this further.
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