About me
From my own personal experience of receiving counselling support, I understand how difficult taking this first step towards positive change by making a decision to access a talking therapy has been. Counselling can help in those challenging times when you could be experiencing overwhelming feelings of distress, confusion and anxiety surrounding something from your past; or finding it hard to make a decision about a situation in the present.
The times we are living in seems to offer uncertainty which potentially, for many different reasons and in all sorts of ways, we could find ourselves placed under increasing pressure and faced with unreasonable expectations. Life can suddenly be turned upside down by unexpected life altering events which you may not have the energy to deal with, feeling less able to cope and may lead to having an impact on your relationships with family, peers and also work colleagues. Having the space to talk things through in counselling can help.
Alongside my private practice, I provide support as a Bereavement Volunteer and Supervisor for the local branch of a national charity, a role which has been my privilege to be able to do for 15 years as well as working as a sessional counsellor for an island based service which provides counselling at an affordable price for survivors of sexual assault and rape.
I understand the uniqueness of each of us, our distinctness and of the importance for finding someone you feel able to open up to; a perfect 'fit', because in therapy there is no 'one size fits all' meaning my work is tailored to each individual person, walking with them as they find their own way to a fulfilling and happier life. I offer a space that is safe, non-judgmental and confidential for you to work at your own pace.
I am based in Newport on the Isle of Wight from where I offer a blend of sessions either meeting in-person or online appointments via a secure platform as well as FaceTime, WhatsApp or 'phone call (UK). I work with adults 18+ years and each 50 minutes counselling session costs £55.00.
I can offer a free, 15 minutes introductory 'phone call so, when you feel ready to start therapy, contact me via the 'Book intro call' link above.
If what I'm offering sounds as though it could meet your needs, or if you have any questions, either please call, message or email me. I aim to reply within 48 hours.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training
I am trained to Degree level as a Person-Centred counsellor/psychotherapist having completed a comprehensive and in-depth BACP accredited training course with Middlesex University. I am a fully Accredited Member of National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
Other training includes:
Transgenerational Trauma Workshop
Single Session Therapy Workshop
Cruse Supervisor Training Course
Cruse Bereavement Awareness ABC Course
Yellow Door- domestic and sexual abuse prevention charity
Legacy of Suicide
Sudden & Traumatic Bereavement
Trauma Awareness
Working with Bereavement & Complex Grief
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Qualifications
BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP accredited Training Course)
Dip. HE in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP accredited Training Course)
Experience:
Assessing new clients is just part of my work in Private Practice and I also provide supervision to colleagues in an organisational setting for a national bereavement service. Keeping my skills and experience updated and relevant is important and I therefore make continued professional development a priority.
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.
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.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Assessment sessions are £35.00
An initial assessment session will last for 45 minutes and can either be arranged via email, text or 'phone call.
Each ongoing weekly 50-minute counselling session is £55.00
Stand alone single sessions or sessions more than 4 weeks apart are £60.00
My fees are reviewed annually.
I offer a brief introductory 'phone call for those genuinely ready to start therapy.
When I work
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Some early morning and evening appointments are available in-person as well as online via video call, WhatsApp or 'phone; please either email, text or call me for more information.
Further information
We live in challenging times and for some this could mean finances are stretched, that doesn't need to be a barrier to accessing counselling so please ask me about the concessionary rates I can offer.
