About me
Hello, I'm Simone - I've supported adults with emotional, relational, and mental health difficulties for over 20 years, working with warmth, compassion, and a trauma-informed perspective.
Since 2005, I've worked across NHS services, voluntary organisations, and private practice. I established my own practice in 2009, working with adults navigating a wide range of challenges.
I work with adults experiencing difficulties for all kinds of reasons - people who want to make sense of their experience, understand why they're struggling, or find a way forward that works for them.
I support people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, boundary challenges, relationship difficulties, and perfectionism. Many clients are processing childhood trauma, navigating emotional regulation, or rethinking communication patterns and unhelpful coping strategies.
I specialise in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults, bringing both professional training and lived experience. I understand the realities of masking, burnout, emotional intensity, and the journey of late diagnosis or self-identification.
Working in-person in Malvern, Worcestershire and online across the UK.
My Approach
I work collaboratively and attentively, paying close attention to how your nervous system, attachment patterns, and past experiences shape present-day challenges. Being trauma-informed means I recognise the complex impact of trauma and the ways people have learned to cope. I work gently and respectfully, never pathologising your coping strategies.
Together we'll explore your emotions, patterns, relationships, and responses to life. Through this process, you'll reconnect with your own wisdom and strengthen self-trust. We'll work on boundaries and softening your inner critic, supporting you in developing a kinder, steadier relationship with yourself.
I draw on Attachment and Polyvagal Theory, CBT, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Psychoeducation, Schema Therapy, and Relational Transactional Analysis - all within a trauma-informed framework.
Through our work, you'll gain clarity about your needs, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, sustainable change that supports your wellbeing.
Training, qualifications & experience
Therapy is a deeply personal experience, and it’s important to know you’re working with someone who’s professionally trained, accountable, and committed to safe, ethical practice. As a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist, I’ve completed rigorous postgraduate training, extensive clinical practice, and continue to meet high standards of supervision, ethics, and ongoing learning.
- UKCP Registered Psychotherapist
- Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority
- Certified Transactional Analyst (Psychotherapy)
Postgraduate level psychotherapy training (4+ years) with extensive clinical practice - Specialist training in trauma and the nervous system, including Polyvagal-informed therapy
- Specialist training in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults
- Regular clinical supervision with a senior psychotherapist
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and compliant with UK data protection regulations
I also engage in continuous professional development - not just because it’s required, but because I care deeply about offering thoughtful, informed, and effective therapy.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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.
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Fees
£85.00 per session
Additional information
Individual Sessions £85.
Sessions payable by BACS.
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Further information
I offer a free initial 20-minute consultation. This provides an opportunity for us to see if we're a good fit and to discuss what you hope to gain from working with me. I welcome any questions you may have.
