About me
Life can be challenging and overwhelming. It can be helpful to be heard and for unhelpful thoughts and emotions to be expressed. An understanding can lead to growth and a sense of well-being. You can become the best version of yourself. As a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist, I can help you to lead a more fulfilling life and improve self-worth and personal development.
I am a member of the National Counselling Society and I am trained in a number of counselling techniques, such as Person Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to provide an integrative approach to counselling.
Life experiences and my experiences in previous role, particularly working for the police have enabled me to gain deep understanding of personal issues and to offer empathy and understanding on a wide range of health issues. I have a real understanding of the trauma of domestic abuse and rape and sexual abuse. I have a great deal of experience in this area.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society MNCS (Accred) - Membership No. NCS17-05617 - I work under the NCS code of ethics to ensure your safety and confidentially, involving regular supervision and ongoing professional development training.
- Advance Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Ad Dip PC) - 2018 - including 100 hours of face-to-face counselling at a charity in Bristol offering counselling for a wide range of issues that was open-ended.
- Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory - Level 4 (Dip CST) - 2017
- I am also a qualified Hypnotherapist (MHS) - Membership No. HYP14-01896 - 2015 - am an Accredited Member of the National Hypnotherapy Society (MHS)
- Specialist training in domestic and sexual abuse
- Personal development training in my current role
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£55.00 per session
Additional information
£55 for a 60 minute session
24 notice of cancellation, or 50% charge applies
I can offer sessions on a Friday and a Sunday. I am also available Monday to Wednesday 6.30 to 8.30.
Further information
As a parent myself (I have three children, including twins), I understand the challenges of parenthood and have personal experience of postnatal depression. I appreciate the connection between our childhood and how it affects our relationships in adulthood.
The relationship between the counsellor and the client is the most important aspect of counselling. Working collaboratively through trust and a tailored approach, it is possible to achieve positivity and avoid unwanted behaviour. It is incredibly rewarding to see the positive effect it has on clients. Through a safe, secure and positive setting, I have worked with a wide range of people who have various difficulties and can appreciate the courage it takes to take the first step. Whether it is a one-off session or longer-term therapy that you require, I will be guided by your needs. I offer telephone counselling. I offer regular supervision and attend regular training courses.
