About me
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who specialises in neurodiversity, workplace wellbeing and supporting clients or a loved one with a brain tumour. I offer therapy online and by telephone.
Neurodiversity:
Perhaps you can relate to experiences associated with Autism and / or ADHD but don't have a diagnosis? We can explore your experiences together. As neurodivergence presents differently in different people, I will take time to understand your experiences including social situations, cognitive function, sleep and any sensory sensitivities. It might be that you have experienced repeated burnout cycles. I have assisted previous neurodivergent clients in achieving a better understanding and greater acceptance of themselves.
Workplace Wellbeing:
The workplace may influence mental health. Perhaps you are experiencing a high workload, bullying, structural reorganisation or coping with disciplinary action? Are you experiencing low self-esteem, low mood or sleeping problems? You might be off sick with stress or burnout. Sometimes events outside of work, such as bereavement, separation or ill health, can affect ability to focus on work. These are all experiences that we can work on together.
Brain Tumour:
Receiving a diagnosis of a brain tumour yourself or someone in your family can lead to a range of emotions including shock, disbelief and anger. Brain tumours may also make you feel isolated and can affect relationships. I will listen and help you to explore these feelings. Sometimes clients find it is helpful to talk about what is meaningful in their lives.
How we can work together:
My approach aims to be non-judgemental, accepting of (neuro)diversity and to provide a safe space to explore collaboratively what brought you to counselling and how to go forward. I hope that you will feel listened to, heard and validated so that you can be the real you. I aim to look beyond any diagnoses or labels and focus on your experience. I will tailor our work specifically to your unique needs. With my background in psychology, if appropriate, our sessions may include psychoeducation. If I know of a theory that is relevant to our work I will explain it and we can relate the theory to your experiences to help with understanding. Examples include attachment theory or Transactional Analysis.
Sessions may include talking about thoughts and how you are feeling. You don't need to be restricted to emotion words to describe your feelings and can use colours or objects if this is easier. I might include worksheets, such as the stress bucket or the social battery, in our work together if I think it will help you with understanding and acceptance.
With 15 years' experience of working in Higher Education I have a good understanding of student mental health and have supported students with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, loneliness, stress and adjusting to university.
Training, qualifications & experience
- My previous counselling experience has been at NHS SHSC Sheffield Adult Autism & Neurodevelopmental Service, NHS SHSC Workplace Wellbeing and The Brain Tumour Charity.
- I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and a Chartered Psychologist accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- I have worked in Higher Education supporting university students for 15 years.
- Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, The Academy S.P.A.C.E. Sheffield
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University
- PhD in Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Therapy
- BPS course 'Building awareness of adult autism'
- Working with Loss and Bereavement for Therapists and Counsellors - Cruse Bereavement Support
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.
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I am experienced at supporting mental health in university students
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
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Additional information
It is important that we meet and make sure we will work well together. This is why I offer a free 20-minute online call. Please send me a message and we can arrange this.
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Further information
I am to respond to enquiries from new clients within 48 hours.
