About me
🧾 General information about you and your service
With over 35 years of experience in mental health, I offer a calm, collaborative space where you can feel heard and supported. I started my career as a psychiatric nurse, and since 2005 I’ve been BABCP-accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). I also work with EMDR, and I use these evidence-based approaches to help people move through trauma, anxiety, low mood, and other personal struggles.
My approach is practical and down-to-earth, but always guided by compassion. I’ve worked in clinical, managerial, and tech-focused roles over the years, but what’s always mattered most to me is direct, one-to-one work with people. That’s why I now focus entirely on therapy.
I can support you with:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety and low mood
- Difficult memories or flashbacks
- Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- Setting and achieving recovery goals
- Moving forward after burnout or loss
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I’ll meet you where you are and help you find direction, set clear recovery goals, and take real steps toward the life you want to live.
Training, qualifications & experience
🎓 Training, qualifications & experience
I began my career as a psychiatric nurse, which gave me a strong foundation in compassionate, hands-on care. I’ve been BABCP-accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) since 2005, and I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). My career has included clinical, leadership, and technology roles, but I’ve always been drawn back to meaningful one-to-one therapeutic work, which is now my full focus.
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
£100.00 per session
Additional information
💷 Fees
£100 per 50-minute session
I also offer a special package of 4 sessions for £360, which can be paid in advance.
Payment is required before each session, and receipts or invoices are available on request. I currently accept payment by bank transfer.
🧾 Additional information about your fees
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid a late cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice incur a £40 fee.
If you arrive late, the session will still end at the scheduled time and the full fee will apply. Missed sessions without notice will require payment of the cancellation fee before further appointments can be booked.
If your sessions are funded by a health or insurance provider, please note that they may apply their own cancellation terms. Refunds for pre-paid sessions are considered on a case-by-case basis.
When I work
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Further information
ℹ️ Any further information
I currently offer therapy sessions online, and I set aside time specifically for self-referring clients who prefer not to go through large platforms or employers. If you're looking for a more direct, personal therapy route - particularly on Wednesdays - I may be a good fit.
