About me
About Me
A warm welcome to my profile
I am a Person-Centred counsellor working in private practice. I believe that having someone who will genuinely listen to you, without judgement, can make a real difference.
My approach is centred around you. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to listen and understand your experiences from your perspective. I won’t tell you what you should or shouldn’t do. Instead, I will support you to explore your thoughts and feelings, helping you develop a greater understanding of yourself and what you need.
I aim to create a warm, safe and confidential space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and talking openly about whatever is troubling you. I believe that trust is at the heart of a good therapeutic relationship, and I will work with you honestly, respectfully and at your own pace.
For me, it is important that you feel heard, understood and accepted. Counselling can provide an opportunity to pause, reflect and make sense of what you are experiencing, particularly when life feels difficult or confusing.
My hope is that through our work together, you can develop greater self-awareness, confidence and trust in your own ability to make choices and navigate life's challenges.
My Experience
Before entering into private practice, I worked within both a charitable and a post-18 education setting. This allowed me to support clients experiencing a wide range of difficulties and life circumstances, including:
Anxiety and depression
Bereavement
Stress and feeling overwhelmed
Low self esteem
Self-harm
Suicidal ideation
Childhood trauma
Relationship break-ups
Parental abuse
Work-related stress
I understand that everyone is different and that there is no single approach that works for everyone. I therefore take the time to understand you as an individual and what you would like to gain from counselling.
Taking the First Step
You don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about before coming to your counselling. Sometimes, simply having a safe space to talk to someone who will listen without judgement can be the starting point for understanding what you're going through. If you feel that my approach might be right for you, please feel free to get in touch. We can discuss what is bringing you to counselling and whether you feel I could be the right person to support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & Professional Practice
I am a qualified counsellor with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I work within the BACP Ethical Framework, which places the safety, wellbeing and dignity of clients at the centre of professional practice.
I am committed to continually developing my knowledge and skills and regularly undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
I also attend regular supervision with a qualified supervisor. Supervision is an important part of ethical counselling practice and enables me to reflect on my work and ensure that I continue to practise safely and responsibly. Client confidentiality is always maintained.
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£45 for students in counselling training and clients on Universal Credit.
When I work
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Further information
I offer weekly or fortnightly counselling sessions, face to face, online or by phone and a free 15 minute no obligation phone consultation to help you decide if you would like to proceed.
I know from my own experience that the decision to seek counselling can come with a variety of different feelings and so l would like to make this a positive and supportive experience for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me by text or email. I hope to help you on your journey to a better understanding of yourself and therefore empower you to a greater sense of well being.
