About me
Welcome. If you’re reading this, you may be considering counselling for the first time, or perhaps returning to therapy after some time away.
Whatever has brought you here, I understand that taking the first steps towards seeking support can feel daunting, and it is completely natural to feel unsure about where to begin. By simply being here and exploring your options, you have already taken a meaningful and courageous step forward.
You don't have to have all the answers.
Many people worry that they won't know what to say or that their problems "aren't bad enough" for counselling.
There is no right or wrong place to start.
Whether you've been struggling for years or something has happened recently that's left you feeling overwhelmed, we can begin wherever feels right for you.
I'm a UKCP accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with experience working in both the NHS and the charity sector.
I work in an integrative way, meaning I am trained in, and use, a combination of therapeutic approaches to best meet your needs.
Most importantly, I believe that the experience of relationship is at the heart of therapy. When you feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted, meaningful change becomes possible.
Together we'll make sense of your experiences, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and work towards lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
If you're wondering whether counselling is right for you, I'd be happy to answer any questions before arranging your first session. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can begin from wherever you are today.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
Integrative Counselling - BSc (Hons) - Middlesex University. UKCP accredited.
Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (CfD) - NHS talking therapies - Metanoia Institute.
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - NHS talking therapies. - University of Essex.
I bring experience from both the charity sector and NHS, which has given me the opportunity to support people from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of needs. I have previously volunteered at St Elizabeth Hospice offering bereavement counselling and broad experience of working as a therapist within the NHS talking therapies service including counselling and CBT modalities.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
As a first step, I offer a free 15-minute introductory telephone call. This gives us the opportunity to briefly discuss what has brought you to counselling, answer any questions you may have, and help you decide whether I am the right counsellor for you. There is no obligation to continue after this conversation.
If you decide to go ahead, sessions are available online or by telephone and usually last 50 minutes. Before our first session, I'll send you a counselling agreement, privacy information, and a short assessment form so that you know what to expect.
Sessions can be online or by telephone. UK wide.
Concessions offered for those on low income, keyworkers, and students. This is something that we are welcome to discuss during our initial discussion.
When I work
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Further information
I work online using Zoom and can also offer telephone sessions. I offer sessions to clients across the UK.
