About me
Hello and welcome. Taking the first step towards seeing support can feel daunting and finding the right counsellor can feel like a difficult decision, so I hope this information helps you decide whether I may be the right fit for you.
I am a counsellor based near Basingstoke hospital for room based sessions with plenty of free parking, on a bus route and excellent wheelchair access.
I also offer walk and talk sessions in this locality and surrounding areas of Basingstoke and Tadley which we can mutually agree on.
I am offering support for issues including anxiety, stress, bereavement, domestic abuse, trauma both historic and recent and other emotional difficulties.
I have extensive experience supporting children young people and university students who may be struggling with stress, anxiety and pressure burnout or the challenges that come with education and exams. Together we can work on reducing stress, building resilience and developing strategies that help you feel more confident and supported.
Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as caring for your physical health. Alongside my Counselling work I am also a Mental Health First Aid trainer which allows me to offer additional understanding, practical support and strategies where appropriate.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working within the police service. This experience gave me a deep understanding of trauma, distressing situations and the impact that difficult life events can have on emotional wellbeing. I understand how experiences of bereavement, being affected by crime, or exposure to traumatic events can impact day to day life and coping. I also welcome clients working within the emergency services who may be struggling with unresolved trauma or the emotional impact of what they may have witnessed.
‘I believe and advocate that therapy provides a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly about thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be troubling you. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work and together we can explore what is happening for you, work towards your goals and help you or your child reach full potential.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic counselling
- Level 5 Diploma in counselling Children and Young People
- currently training for level 6 supervisor with cpcab
- Experienced in counselling students in a higher education setting and working with study stress and exam anxiety.
- Volunteer counsellor in a Children and Young Persons charity
- Enhanced DBS
- RSPH Level 3 Mental Health Fist Aid
- Mental health first aid (England) accredited trainer
- TA 101
- Working with trauma
- understanding domestic abuse
- supporting with bereavement
- understanding pet bereavement
- walk and talk therapy
- animal assisted therapy
- outdoor space therapy
- police officer for many years working with stress and in situations of conflict.
I am trained in an integrative style which means I do not believe in a "one size fits all " approach. I will therefore use a variety of different modalities and will focus my approach to suit your needs and do this in a variety of ways according to which you prefer.
If you find talking about some issues a struggle, I may also use some creative tools to assist you in expressing and exploring your emotions. I find this particularly benefits younger clients and those who are neuro diverse where traditional therapy may be a struggle.
I am also a qualified Mental Health First Aid trainer and as well as running courses I can offer some short-term solution-focused work on some specific issues working as a mental health first aider.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Before commencing any therapeutic work we will arrange a free initial phone consultation to ensure that we are compatible and I am the best therapist to suit your needs. This call will be your chance to ask any questions you may have and put yourself at ease with me and the process.
I will then e mail you my terms and conditions should you wish to proceed as well as my contract of agreement.
When I work
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I am able to offer sessions on a weekly, fortnightly or longer basis on agreement between us.
Further information
My practice is set within a beautiful tranquil space in the countryside. I am located between Newbury and Basingstoke just one minute from the main road. My room overlooks fields and woodland with Watership Down in the distance. It is an incredibly peaceful and tranquil space where confidence can be assured. There is free on site parking and disability access. The space affords the option of indoor or outdoor sessions on the terrace as well as walk and talk therapy. All of this is completely your choice. I feel at peace here and hope you will as well.
