About me
Who am I?
I’m a qualified and accredited counsellor supporting adults and young people. I offer face to face, online and walk and talk counselling. A free 15-minute consultation is offered at every enquiry.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, especially if you are feeling anxious, have experienced difficult relationships, trauma or abuse. You don't need to have all of the answers before coming to counselling. You may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck, or finding that past experiences continue to affect how you feel about yourself and how you relate to others.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and accepted. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to explore their experiences without fear of judgement or pressure to share more than they feel ready to. We can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
My approach is calm, steady and practical, and trauma-informed. I offer a grounded space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and develop tools that help in day‑to‑day life.
My approach is integrative, drawing from humanistic, relational and trauma‑informed approaches. I recognise that everyone's experiences are different. I adapt the work to you — your pace, your needs, your goals and building a trusting therapeutic relationship is central to my work. Many clients tell me they appreciate my gentle honesty, my clarity, and the sense of safety they feel in sessions.
Whether you’re looking for short‑term support or longer‑term exploration, we can work together in a way that feels manageable and meaningful
You don't have to face everything alone, we can explore it together.
What I can help you with
Anxiety and panic
Stress and burnout
Low self-esteem
Trauma
Abuse
Relational patterns
Grief and loss
Boundaries and people pleasing
Miscarriage and infertility
ADHD
Feeling stuck or disconnected
How I work
Trauma‑informed practice
Relational therapy
Psychoeducation and practical tools
In person and walk‑and‑talk therapy
Online and telephone counselling
My Credentials
I am a registered and accredited therapist under the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am extensively trained in the areas which I work and I have years of experience and application to validate its effectiveness in treatment of mental health. I am continuously developing and training in the latest mental health interventions to bring the most effective treatments
I serve as a therapist to charity organisations and private healthcare Bupa
What to expect from counselling with me
First we will work on getting to know each other. Rarely does anyone feel comfortable talking about their private issues to someone that they do not know very well and the counselling relationship is key.
When you feel ready, we will explore the issues that you have been facing and acknowledge the significance of them in your life so that we can explore change.
I can share psychoeducation and tools for ongoing mental health support outside of our sessions and to use after therapy has ended. This is designed to give you a life-long support and self-empowerment over your own personal development.
Counselling is not limited to exploring troubling thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Counselling is a practice designed to build awareness to give you more freedom in life to make change as you deem helpful - to not be a prisoner of your own automatic responses.
The work will be led by you - you discuss what you need. I am here to walk alongside you wherever you feel would be helpful.
Consultation
Upon getting in touch, I will offer you a free 15-minute online or telephone consultation so we can discuss your needs. This time is provided to give you the space to ask any questions you have about the therapeutic process, and to help you consider whether our relationship is the right fit for you.
This is not a therapy session but a chance for you to explore the idea of starting therapy with me.
Fees
I am extensively trained and continuously developing in the psychology arena and my fees align with my skillset.
Fees are £55 per session. and reduced rates of £50 are offered to low-income households, students, counselling students, retired and refugees
Closing note
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to begin, you’re welcome to get in touch. I’m happy to answer any questions and help you decide whether therapy feels right for you
Training, qualifications & experience
Fully accredited under the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
A teacher of counselling at adult colleges
I work as a counsellor for charity organisations and I am an accredited counsellor for private healthcare including BUPA
I am experienced in running, leading and organising mental health support groups with professional bodies such as veteran support charities, mental health outdoor groups and corporate and charity fundraisers.
I have volunteered with a range of mental health charities
16-hour first aid including outdoor and remote expedition
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Amongst the listed areas, I am extensively trained in trauma which covers safeguarding in high risk situations.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees are charged at £55 per 50-minute counselling session.
Concessions are offered for low income, elderly, refugees, students, trainee counsellors and unemployed at a lower rate of £50 per 50-minute session
When I work
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My working hours are 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Further information
Face to face counselling takes place in a dedicated counselling hut - images in the "photos" tab
I offer online therapy nationally and work with a range of clients across the UK. My preferred platform is Doxy - professionally used to protect confidentiality.
All walk and talk therapy services are designed to be as accessible as possible. The walk will be in a natural environment close to the therapy practice, and remains close to the town. It has been appropriately risk assessed before the sessions take place
I am able to visit your home if you are disabled and have specific requirements for the conditions under which you need to work. Please get in touch to discuss these needs with me.
For additional services in nature therapies please contact me directly
