This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Therapeutic counsellor based in Benfleet, Essex - Covering Rayleigh, Wickford, Basildon, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend and surrounding areas.
Currently offering in-person sessions within my home therapy room, and online.
Therapy for children, adolescents and adults.
Hello...
I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to make that first step of reaching out for help, and I’m so glad that you are here. It may be that you have experienced events in the past that are impacting your life now, or are currently going through some dark times, and need support in navigating your way through?
Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or depressed and just want to feel better? Or are there changes in your life that you are struggling with? You might know exactly what you need to work through…or you may not understand exactly what is going on, but you know something just doesn't feel right.
I can help.
I’m an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, and accredited member of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), with specialist CPD/ experience in working with schools, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ issues and relationship diversity (e.g. Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory).
My therapeutic style is warm, empathic and non-judgemental. I aim to create a safe, confidential and open-minded environment in which you feel comfortable to talk about anything that you are struggling with, or needing to explore.
The therapeutic relationship between us is essential for this process to be effective. This means that I work from the philosophy that trust, empathy, boundaries and acceptance are cornerstones of our work together. I am not, and never will be an expert on you; only you can take that role. Consider yourself the driver in this process, and me as an active passenger: my job is to be open to your pathway; to ‘see the wood for the trees’ when you feel lost; and to facilitate a way forward that is right for you.
As an integrative ‘talk’ therapist, this means that I tailor the therapy to your individual needs, and do not work from a singular model. My work is underpinned by Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and elements of Psychodynamic theory, alongside a wide range of other creative approaches such as music, play, stone and art therapy. Most importantly, counselling will work at your pace, and be in service of you at all times.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- BA (Hons) first class degree in Primary Education with QTS
Recent Specialist Areas of Additional CPD: - Polyamory Education
- Working with ADHD in the Therapy Room
- Single Session Therapy- Help at the Point of Need; with an additional focus on Shame and Depression
- Discrimination, Fear and Mental Health in LGBTQIA+ Communities
- When Sex Enters the Counselling Room
- Sexuality
- Relationship Diversity
- Preparing to Work with Sexual Abuse
- Sex in Counselling
- Working Inclusively with the LGBTQ+ Community
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Radical Empathy
- Suicide Awareness and Risk Assessment
- Releasing Blocked Emotions
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)
Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM)
Polyamory
Relationship Anarchy
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Further information
What to Expect After Contacting Me
If you have called and left a voicemail, or emailed me, I aim to get in touch with you within 24 hours.
I then offer a free initial telephone consultation (up to 20 mins), after which there is no obligation to book a counselling session.
If you would like to book an appointment after this consultation, and I feel that I can meet your therapeutic needs, we will then arrange a suitable time for your first counselling session.
Each session is 50 minutes in duration, and frequency/ number of sessions remains open to negotiation and review, with your needs central to the process.
During your first session, I will go through a verbal contract with you which outlines all of the necessary information for us to work ethically and safely together, and I will email/ give you a paper copy of this contract to sign, ready for the following session.
The rest of the session is then free for you to begin sharing with me what has brought you into therapy…and the journey begins.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
