About me
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or just overwhelmed by everything on your plate?
You work hard, strive to get things right, and don’t want to let anyone down, whether that’s at work, at home, or both. Lately, it’s all started to feel like too much. You’re feeling drained, constantly questioning whether you’re doing enough, or doing it well. You feel on edge, your sleep’s disrupted, and even small things feel overwhelming. And underneath it all, you’re starting to feel like you’re failing or not coping the way you “should.”
You’ve reached the point where you don’t want things to carry on this way. You’re ready to feel more like yourself again: clearer, more balanced, and able to cope with life without it feeling relentless. That’s where I can help; by giving you time and space to work through what feels difficult and to focus on what you need.
Having worked in law as a commercial litigation solicitor, I understand the demands and pressures of modern life. In fact, it was through my own experience of work-related stress that led me to re-train as a counsellor. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients like you to manage stress, regain control of their lives, and find more balance.
Counselling offers a space to process your thoughts and feelings without judgement. It’s an opportunity to gain perspective, develop coping strategies, and invest in your mental wellbeing. It’s not just for times of crisis but can also be useful for maintaining your mental health. Think of it like going to the gym. You don't just hit the weights when you are feeling out of shape, instead you train consistently to build strength over time.
Sessions with me are collaborative and tailored to your needs. We’ll take the time to explore what’s happening for you, reflect on your experiences, and find practical ways to move forward. I’ll meet you where you are right now and help you feel calmer, more in control, and more like yourself again. You don’t have to carry everything on your own.
If you’d like to find out how I can support you, then why not arrange a free 30-minute consultation? I’d love to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a MA Counselling from the University of Manchester and am an Accredited Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I have over 12 years of experience gained from working in my own private practice, the NHS, an occupational health company and as an Adoption Support Counsellor for a charitable organisation. I am also an affiliate counsellor for a number of Employee Assistance Programmes.
I have experience working with bereavement and loss and am a facilitator of a monthly bereavement support group.
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
Fees
£75.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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Further information
I offer a bespoke workplace counselling service for businesses.
For more information and rates please contact 07543 408551
