About me
We learn, grow, change and heal in relationships. That is why the foundation of my work with clients is building a trusting relationship where you feel accepted, respected and safe enough to share your experience and start to explore the things that feel challenging for you right now.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, worried, self-critical, numb or stuck. You might have experienced a difficult life event or be struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression. Maybe something just feels ‘off’ and you’re not quite sure why. Therapy provides the space to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your current difficulties and what it would take for you to feel better.
I work in a compassionate and collaborative way, keeping your needs at the heart of what I do. I aim to understand your experience from your perspective, without judgement. I am here to support you as you navigate the challenges in your life and find ways of moving forward that feel right for you.
Every client is different, which is why I tailor my approach to your individual needs. We can take things at your pace and find a way of working together that is most helpful and healing for you.
What To Expect In Your First Session
In our first session we will talk about what brings you to therapy. I might ask some questions to help me get an idea of what feels most important for you right now. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. We can talk about your hopes and goals for therapy - do you want to feel calmer? more confident? better able to cope? You don’t need to have everything figured out right away, we can explore this together. We will also use the first session to talk about practicalities and look over our counselling agreement.
Free Initial Consultation
If you are not sure how therapy could help you or want to find out more about how we might work together, feel free to get in touch to arrange a free initial consultation. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, for you to ask any questions you have and to decide if we might be a good fit. Starting therapy can feel daunting and it is important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I also have an MSc in Psychology.
I have experience working for community mental health charities and in secondary schools. I have supported people through a range of challenging life experiences, including anxiety, bereavement and loss, childhood abuse and trauma, challenges related to neurodivergence, low self-esteem, low mood/depression, relationship difficulties, self-harm, stress and burnout.
I work with clients from all walks of life and have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent clients, including those diagnosed (and self-diagnosed) later in life.
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
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a reduced rate for students and those on a low income. Please get in touch for more information.
