About me
Feeling stuck in the same relationship patterns, overwhelmed by your emotions, or unsure why things feel the way they do?
I offer integrative, attachment-based counselling for individuals and couples in Plymouth and online across the UK. I provide a calm and supportive space where we can begin to make sense of what you are experiencing, without judgement or pressure.
Together, we can explore how your past experiences and relationships may have shaped the way you feel, relate to others and respond when things become difficult. This can help you develop a greater understanding of yourself, recognise patterns that may no longer be helping you, and begin to experience relationships in a different way.
I believe that feeling safe, understood and accepted within the counselling relationship is an important part of therapy. My approach is warm, relational and collaborative, and we will work at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, holding a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2020) and a Level 5 Diploma in Attachment-Based Psychotherapeutic Counselling. My work is grounded in attachment theory, with a particular interest in relationships, relational patterns and emotional understanding.
I am currently training as a Clinical Supervisor, developing my supervisory practice alongside my counselling work. This includes supporting other counsellors to reflect on their client work, professional development, ethical practice and their own experience within the therapeutic relationship.
My career began as a learning disability nurse, where I supported individuals and families in complex and emotionally demanding situations. This experience continues to inform my calm, steady and attuned approach.
I have over six years' experience working within a counselling agency setting, supporting individuals with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, including anxiety, low self-esteem, attachment patterns and the impact of trauma. During this time, I also managed the agency, further developing my experience of supporting practitioners and delivering safe, ethical and well-supported counselling services.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework. I engage in regular supervision, ongoing professional development and personal therapy as part of my commitment to reflective and ethical practice.
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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
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Attachment is at the heart of much of my work. Our earliest relationships can influence how we experience ourselves and other people, and these patterns can sometimes continue into adulthood without us fully understanding why.
You might notice that you struggle to trust others, fear rejection or abandonment, become anxious when someone feels distant, avoid closeness, or find yourself repeating similar patterns within relationships.
Rather than simply focusing on the difficulty you are experiencing today, we can explore where these patterns may have come from and what they have helped you to manage or protect yourself from.
The relationship we build in therapy is also an important part of this work. Having a consistent space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted can create opportunities to experience relationships differently and gradually develop a greater sense of security in yourself and with others.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £75.00
Additional information
I aim to keep my fees clear and transparent, so you know what to expect
Initial Consultation (45 minutes) £40
This first session offers an opportunity to explore what has brought you to counselling and whether we feel like the right fit to work together
Individual Counselling (55 minutes) £55 per session
Relationship Counselling (55 minutes) £75 per session
Sessions are available in person in Plymouth and online across the UK
If you have any questions about fees or the process, you are very welcome to get in touch
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Further information
I offer a calm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore what feels difficult at your own pace. Sessions are 55 minutes long, and the frequency can be discussed depending on your needs and circumstances.
Payment is required in advance of sessions. If booking online, payment is made by card at the time of booking. For ongoing sessions, payment can be made in session by card for your next appointment, or via bank transfer at least 48 hours in advance.
I ask for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or changes. Sessions cancelled with less notice will be charged at the full fee.
I work with adults aged 18 and above, offering individual counselling in Plymouth and online across the UK, alongside relationship counselling.
If you feel that working together could be helpful, you are very welcome to get in touch.
