About me
I’m a qualified and experienced counsellor with over 18 years’ experience working with adults and teenagers in both organisational and private practice settings. I offer one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy, working with both short- and longer-term clients, in person and online.
I believe that having a confidential space where you can pause, take stock, make sense of what is happening and feel genuinely listened to can be enormously valuable. My aim is to offer a safe, private and accepting space where you can talk openly, without judgement, and where the focus is on you.
I work collaboratively, flexibly and creatively, recognising that everyone is different. You don't need to have everything worked out before you come to counselling. We can start from wherever you are, at your pace, and work together from there.
My therapeutic approach:
I am a Person-Centred, Integrative Counsellor. This means I draw on different therapeutic approaches and adapt our work to you, rather than expecting you to fit a particular model.
I believe that each person has their own experiences, perspective and way of making sense of the world. My role is to listen carefully, understand things from your perspective and work collaboratively with you.
Our work might involve exploring past experiences, understanding what is happening for you now, managing difficult emotions or relationships, or considering what you would like to change. I will adapt the way we work according to your individual needs and what feels most useful to you.
I also bring creative approaches to my practice, including Writing for Wellbeing and Life Story Therapy. For some people, finding different ways to express and explore their experiences can open up possibilities that talking alone may not.
Areas I work with:
I work with adults and teenagers experiencing a wide range of difficulties and life circumstances, including:
Bereavement, grief and loss
Relationship difficulties and family issues
Intimacy and sexual difficulties
Psychological and emotional abuse Anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed
Life changes and transitions
Neurodiversity and learning disabilities
Living with illness or life-limiting illness
Identity, meaning, faith and spirituality
Family support and caring
I also specialise in supporting clients who are unable to communicate through verbal speech, using a range of alternative and augmentative communication methods.
You don't need to have a particular diagnosis or know exactly what is wrong before seeking counselling. Sometimes it is enough to know that something doesn't feel right, or that you would like some space to understand what is happening.
Specialist experience:
Alongside my counselling practice, I am a Palliative Care Specialist, Bereavement Specialist, Writing for Wellbeing Practitioner and experienced Life Story Therapist. I have particular experience supporting people and families through loss, illness, change and other significant life events.
I have specialist experience working therapeutically with neurodiversity and adapting communication to meet individual needs. I work with non-verbal clients and people living with brain injury or life-limiting illness, including couples where one partner is non-verbal.
How we can work together:
I offer both short- and longer-term counselling, depending on what you need. Sessions are available in person or online.
Some people come to counselling with a specific issue they would like to work through, while others may simply know that they are struggling or that something doesn't feel right. Either is completely valid.
We can take time to understand what has brought you to counselling and consider together what feels right for you. My approach is collaborative, flexible and non-judgemental, and I will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Taking the first step can feel daunting. If you are considering counselling and would like to discuss what you are looking for, you are welcome to get in touch to see whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
I believe counselling should be accessible and responsive to the individual. For some clients, traditional talking therapy may need to be adapted, and I am experienced in finding alternative and creative ways of communicating and working together.
I am also an experienced group facilitator and currently write and deliver therapeutic training programmes for organisations within the education and charity sectors.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training and professional experience have given me a broad range of therapeutic approaches and specialist knowledge, which I draw on to offer an individual and flexible approach to counselling.
- Diploma in Transpersonal Couple Counselling and Intimate Relationship Psychotherapy.
- Working therapeutically with Neurodiversity.
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling - Level 5
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling - Level 4
- Non Violent Communication Cert - Level 1 & 2
- Restorative Circles PGCert.
- Teaching Children Meditation Professional Tutor.
- Life Story Therapy Certificate Training.
- BA Hons in Creative Arts.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am a specialist in Bereavement and Loss, working with psychological abuse, relationship problems, Intimacy and Sex, while also highly experienced in family support. I am trained in psycho spiritual counselling and my transpersonal skills can support those wishing to explore their sense of faith and spirituality. I welcome clients with neurodiversity and also learning disabilities.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I invite you to an initial 20 minute session, giving you a chance to outline what you are looking for and for us to explore how the sessions might work for you. You can ask all the questions that will enable you to decide whether I am the right therapist for you.
Further information
I practice in Bristol, Bradford on Avon, London and online.
