About me
Choosing a counsellor can feel like a big step. With so many counsellors to choose from, it can be difficult to know who might be right for you. I hope this gives you a sense of who I am and how I work.
Perhaps life feels difficult at the moment. You may be feeling overwhelmed, lonely or disconnected, going through a period of change, or simply unsure about where you are heading. You might have thoughts or feelings that are difficult to carry on your own or want some time and space to understand yourself better.
If you are a counselling student looking for personal therapy as part of your training, I also welcome the opportunity to work with trainee counsellors. During my time teaching on the MSc Counselling Psychology programme at Keele University, I supported many students through their training and understand some of the particular experiences and challenges that can arise during this time.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, I offer a warm, quiet and supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore what is happening for you. Together, we can begin to make sense of your experiences, understand what matters to you, and consider how you might find your own way forward.
I am a person-centred counsellor. I believe that, given the right conditions, we can develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and find our own way forward. I won't tell you what you should do or give you advice. Instead, I work alongside you with empathy, acceptance and genuine understanding, giving you the time and space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of life's challenges. I have particular experience supporting people through bereavement, grief and loss, including significant life changes. I am also interested in the deeper questions that can arise at different points in our lives about who we are, what matters to us, where we are heading and what gives our lives meaning.
Alongside counselling, I bring over 20 years' experience working in the voluntary sector and higher education. I have also worked for almost 10 years in a hospice setting, supporting individuals and families through bereavement and end-of-life care.
Counselling can give you the time and space to step back, explore what is happening in your life, and make sense of your experiences. It can be an opportunity to gain greater clarity, understand yourself more deeply, and begin to find your own way forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an MSc in Counselling from Keele University and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Before qualifying as a counsellor, I spent over 20 years working within the voluntary sector, supporting people with disabilities.
Alongside my counselling work, I have worked in a hospice setting for almost 10 years, supporting individuals and families through bereavement, grief, loss and end-of-life care.
Between 2019 and 2026, I taught on the MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy programme at Keele University, supporting trainee counsellors throughout their professional training and development.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial telephone consultation (15 minutes): Free
Counselling session (50 minutes): £50
Trainee counsellors (50 minutes): £40
When I work
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If you are only available outside my usual working hours, please contact me to discuss your availability. Where possible, I will do my best to accommodate you.
Further information
Choosing a counsellor is an important decision. Before arranging a first counselling session, I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation. This provides an opportunity for us to discuss what has brought you to counselling, explore whether we feel like the right fit to work together, and answer any questions you may have.
I offer both short-term and longer-term counselling, depending on your needs. Sessions are delivered face-to-face from my home in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, I aim to provide a confidential, non-judgemental, and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and find your own way forward.
