About us
There are times in life when we find ourselves stuck in patterns we don't fully understand.
Perhaps you are recovering from an abusive relationship but still find yourself thinking about the person who hurt you. Perhaps you struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, shame or self-doubt. You may be questioning your relationships, your identity or your ability to trust yourself. You may simply feel exhausted from carrying things alone.
I offer counselling for adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and move towards a life that feels safer, calmer and more authentic.
Over the years, I have developed particular expertise in working with:
Domestic abuse and coercive control
Trauma bonds and difficult relationship endings
Sexual abuse and sexual assault
Stalking and post-separation abuse
Childhood trauma and emotional neglect
Narcissistic and emotionally harmful family relationships
LGBTQ+ identities, relationships and life experiences
Anxiety, shame and low self-worth
Complex trauma and its impact on everyday life
Many of my clients arrive feeling confused about why they think, feel or react the way they do. Together we explore not only what has happened, but how those experiences continue to affect relationships, self-esteem, boundaries and emotional wellbeing today.
My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs. I believe therapy should be more than simply talking about problems. It should be a place where you feel understood, supported and gently challenged when needed. A place where difficult experiences can be explored safely and where new understanding can emerge.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I am committed to providing an affirmative, inclusive and non-judgemental space for clients of all genders, sexualities and relationship styles.
Alongside my private practice, I have extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and stalking. I am also the author of Why Are You Still In My Head?, a book exploring trauma bonds, attachment and recovery following abusive relationships.
Starting therapy can feel daunting. Whether you are seeking support for a specific issue or trying to make sense of a broader feeling that something isn't quite right, I offer a warm, professional and compassionate space in which we can begin that process together.
I offer a free initial consultation so that we can discuss what brings you to therapy and whether I am the right therapist for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in counselling skills
- Certificate in online and telephone counselling
- Specific training from Carolyn Spring
- Specific training for working with the after effects of Stalking
- Certificate in Mental Health First Aid
- Certificate in Working with FGM
- Certificate in working with Human Trafficking
- Certificate in Working with Trauma and Dissociation
- Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
- Certificate in Working with Self Harm
- Experience with working within the legal system supporting victims of sexual crimes.
- Experience working within a Refuge setting
- Experience working within a rape and abuse agency
- Experience of group supervision and group facilitation
- Specialist training in working with those abused in childhood
- Specialist training in working with those who have experienced an abusive relationship.
- Specialist in working with the LGBTQ+ community
- Specialist training in working with traumatic death
- Certified Facilitator of The Freedom Programme
- Developer and facilitator of Bespoke Domestic Abuse Courses
- Developer and facilitator of Bespoke Stalking Recovery Programme
- Specific training in working with the effects of Trauma
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.
Areas of counselling we deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Additional information
Counselling Sessions £50- £60 per 50 minute session.
Couples from £65 per hour.
Supervision from £75 per session.
Bespoke packages for groups.
I offer a free 15 minute session via telephone or video.
When we work
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8am - 8pm
Further information
I am experienced in remote counselling sessions - both video and telephone.
