About me
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unsure of your next step. Perhaps something has happened that’s difficult to move past, or you’ve spent a long time feeling different, misunderstood or under pressure to fit in. I can give you the space to understand what’s happening and consider what you need.
I offer calm, thoughtful counselling for adults and young people aged 12+, with experience supporting anxiety, low mood, trauma and life changes. I also work with autistic people and people with ADHD or both (AuDHD), including those exploring what neurodivergence might mean for them.
I bring life experience alongside my professional training. Before becoming a counsellor, I served in the military, where I learned a great deal about pressure, resilience and the importance of feeling properly supported.
In our sessions, you can talk honestly, make sense of your experiences and explore what might help you. We can consider your needs, relationships and the expectations you’re navigating, working at your pace and in a way that suits you.
Merlin, my therapy dog, joins us for in-person sessions. He’s a calm, friendly presence, and having him nearby can make talking about difficult things feel a little easier.
I offer in-person counselling in Exeter, close to Central Station, and online across the UK. You’re welcome to arrange a short introductory call to ask questions and get a sense of whether you’d like to work with me.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
With a background in psychology (I'm a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society) and experience including supporting students in higher education, people affected by domestic abuse, and young people aged 12+, I provide understanding and expertise in every session, helping clients feel heard, supported, and able to make real progress.
Key Qualifications:
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
MSc Health Psychology
Postgraduate Conversion Diploma in Psychology
Certificate in Counselling
Diploma in Animal Assisted Therapy
Professional Memberships:
MBACP – Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
GMBPsS – Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society
Pets As Therapy:
Merlin, my black Labrador, is a registered Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog. He helps create a calm, supportive environment in sessions, making it easier to relax and focus on your process of change.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Rewind Trauma Therapy
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a limited number of places at discounted rates for those with low household income and full-time students in higher education who may be without parental financial support. Please mention at our introductory contact to discuss if you could qualify.
I operate a waiting list if no discounted places are available immediately. I’ll always try to accommodate you somehow!
When I work
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Further information
I work with Merlin, my therapy dog.
What is canine assisted therapy and how can it help me?
It's nothing more complicated than Merlin being present in counselling sessions. He loves people, and will be as involved or laid-back as you need him to be. He'll probably greet you with a toy and settle into his bed as we begin talking. You can sit with him on the floor, next to him on a chair... the choice is yours. His presence just makes things... well, easier.
He's the perfect companion and therapy assistant.
