About me
Hello, I'm Stef, and I'm glad you've found your way here.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, dissociation or the lasting impact of difficult relationships? When past experiences begin to affect your emotional wellbeing, relationships or sense of self, understanding these can be an important step towards change.
I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences, develop psychological insight and better understand the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that shape your everyday life. My approach recognises your individual circumstances, helping you build emotional resilience, develop healthier coping strategies and work towards lasting, meaningful change.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but you don't have to face things alone. Get in touch to explore how we could work together to support your wellbeing and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I understand that it isn't always easy to know who to turn to or where to start, so hopefully I can help put your mind at ease.
As a quick guide my key approaches are Person-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/CBT (if you'd like to know more about them I've put some descriptions below). I am also able to integrate other therapeutic practices, teaching you tools and coping mechanisms to help you outside of the counselling session. If you're curious about these please feel free to ask.
And don't worry if you're not sure what you need just yet. That's completely normal, and many people feel this way when they first reach out for therapy. You don't need to have all the answers before we start; we can work things out together. It's also important to remember that you don't need to leave therapy as a last resort. Having therapy at any time can be helpful. I would recommend it to everyone if I could!
Therapy can be short-term or longer-term, depending on what you're looking for and what feels helpful to you. Ultimately, my aim is to help you better understand yourself, work through the things that are troubling you and find a way forward that feels right for you.
If you'd like to have a brief chat before deciding whether to take things further, I'd be happy to speak with you. Just select the consultation call option on my profile, and we can take it from there.
So what are the therapies I mentioned?
Person-centred therapy - Person-centred therapy is led by you. There's no set agenda, and you can talk about whatever feels important to you, at your own pace. My role is to listen, understand your experience and offer support as you work through whatever you're facing.
Sometimes, this might mean exploring things more deeply and gaining a better understanding of yourself and your feelings. This can feel challenging at times, but it can also be a valuable part of making sense of things and moving forward. Equally, you might simply need a safe, confidential space to talk openly about what's going on in your life. There's no right or wrong way to approach it; we'll work with whatever feels right for you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT can be helpful if you're struggling with something that's affecting your day-to-day life and you'd like to make a change. It's a more focused approach, where we work together towards a goal that's important to you. Alongside having the space to talk and feel understood, we'll explore how your thoughts, feelings and behaviour can affect one another, and look at practical ways to help you manage difficulties and move forward.
A combination
Sometimes a blended approach works best. We can adapt our sessions to suit you and what you need, and we'll talk through the options together to find an approach that feels right.
I hope I've done what I said I'd try to do and that is put your mind at ease. I'm very approachable and would be happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 3 Certificate - Counselling Skills
- Level 4 Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling (Person-centred therapy)
- Level 5 Diploma - CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Level 6 BSc Hons Degree (First Class) - Counselling (Trauma, Grief and Loss)
- Level 7 MSc Psychology - currently studying
Through lived experience, I have developed a genuine understanding of neurodiversity and the importance of recognising that everyone experiences the world differently. I take an individualised, flexible approach, adapting to each person’s unique needs, strengths and ways of thinking.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
If there is something on your mind that isn't listed above, please feel free to contact me still. If I am not able to help you myself, I may know someone who can.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
- Private and discreet office based counselling (not in home)
- Ample parking
- Close to bus and train services.
