About me
I have 10 years experience as an Integrative Therapist, which means that I draw upon a range of therapeutic frameworks to tailor an approach specifically to you. I have a private practice in North Swindon where we can meet face to face. If you would prefer to work online or on the phone, then that is also an option.
You might be reaching out because you are going through difficult times and experiencing painful emotions. Sometimes we can resolve difficulties by talking with friends and family. However, this may not always be possible and you might feel stuck, isolated, sad, confused or overwhelmed. It is at times like these that it can be helpful to seek support from a therapist outside of family and friends who can provide a safe and confidential space where you are free to voice whatever you wish and to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I have witnessed how clients make changes to their lives and are able to flourish once they have a deeper understanding of themselves and what's really going on. My role as a therapist is to help you through this process without telling you what to do but by facilitating you to make your own changes.
My first session
Key to the success of the therapy is the relationship we are able to build together. For this reason, I offer a free initial face-to-face session as an opportunity for us to meet, for you to ask any questions you might have about the process and what you might expect and to be sure you feel comfortable with us moving forward together. There is no obligation to take things further should you decide not to.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Depression, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Please get in touch if you feel I can help you move forward in your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and regularly attend CPD events to keep abreast of training and development. I have an enhanced DBS statement in working with young people.
I am a registered member of BACP. I abide by the BACP guidelines for ethical and professional conduct.
In addition to my private work I have worked in the charitable sector as a counsellor with the MS Therapy Centre in Swindon working with clients with chronic illness and with IPSUM in Swindon (low cost counselling and art and music therapy). I have also worked in a Swindon school counselling service and with Swindon Council's youth counselling service, Ontrak.
My work is fully insured and supervised by an experienced BACP therapist.
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individuals: £60 per weekly session of 50 minutes.
Further information
There is free parking available onsite.
