About me
I'm a fully qualified Therapist with over 10 years experience in Private Practice. I’m a Member of the BACP and I abide by their code of ethics.
I had a varied career before becoming a Counsellor, working in financial services in The City, other office based jobs, factory and warehouse work as well as experiencing redundancy. I believe this broad range of experience helps me to relate to people from every walk of life and understand the pressures we often find ourselves under in the modern world.
I have been through counselling myself, so I know what it's like to take the first steps into therapy as well as the empowerment, new insights and confidence it can provide. I became a Counsellor because I’m passionate about helping others.
My Practice Location
I work from my office at 27 York Place, Leeds, LS1 2EY in Leeds city centre.
I am located near Leeds train station and many bus routes.
Booking Times/Availability
My city centre location makes it possible to book an appointment before/after your work day, during your lunch break or in the evening.
If you call and I am unable to answer please leave your name and number and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can send me a text or an email.
Training, qualifications & experience
How I Work
I take an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. This means sessions may focus on:
- Understanding thoughts, feelings and patterns
- Exploring past experiences and relationships
- Developing coping strategies for anxiety, low mood or stress
- Improving self-esteem, confidence and self-compassion
I believe that feeling safe, understood, and respected is central to effective counselling. You don’t need a clear goal before starting - we will work together to discover what matters most to you.
Areas I Can Help With
I support adults with a wide range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Self-esteem and confidence issues
- Relationship difficulties
- Work-related stress and burnout
- Life changes, grief, feeling stuck, or navigating transitions
- Trauma and past experiences
Qualifications
I undertook 7 years of training in order to work in private practice, which includes a:
- BA Psychology degree.
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
- Postgraduate Diploma (Masters Level) in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I engage in regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure safe and effective practice.
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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial Session
The initial session costs £20 and lasts for 50 minutes. It will give you the opportunity to learn more about counselling and to discuss what has brought you to therapy.
Discounts
It is possible to book an initial 12 sessions for the price of 10 or 10 sessions for the price of 8.
Cancellations Policy
Cancellations with more than 48 hours notice will not be charged. When sessions are cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, the normal fee will apply.
