About me
I offer a person-centred and trauma-informed approach that values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing and growth. I believe that therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and accepted just as you are.
I work affirmatively with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients, offering an inclusive space where all identities and ways of experiencing the world are respected and celebrated. My approach is collaborative and adaptable, guided by your individual needs and preferences.
Whether you are seeking short-term counselling to focus on a specific issue, or longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns and past experiences, I aim to provide a supportive and genuine connection to help you make sense of your story and move towards greater self-understanding and wellbeing.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Courses
- Therapeutic Counselling level 4 Diploma - Cheshire Therapy Centre
- Creative Arts Counselling level 2 certificate-Association of person centred creative arts (APCCA)
- EMDR in Therapy and Coaching - EMDR London
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy - The CPD Standards Office. CPD accredited.
- DBT essentials (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) - The Association for Psychological Therapies.
- DBT-A Emotional Coping Skills Training for Adolescents - Greenwood Mentors
- Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People - SPC Online Training Academy Level 5
- How the Body Keeps the Score. Intensive Trauma Treatment Course - PESI UK.
- Anxiety Treatment for Children & Adolescents-an Intensive Online Course - PESI UK
- NSPCC Child Protection (3.0) Course
- Person Centred Expressive Arts Therapy (PCEAT level 1) - Creative Connections
- Cognitive and Behavioural interventions level 6 module -Chester University
- Solihull Approach Foundation Training (Attachment & Development)
- DipHE Nursing Studies (Adult) -Liverpool John Moores University
- BSc Hons Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting) - Chester University
Experience
I started my counselling journey in 2015 and started my own private practice in 2021. Prior to this I gained experience working for a Women's charity that offered free counselling for a range of issues. A large part of the issues that were presented were due to domestic abuse.
In my own private practice I have worked with different levels and types of trauma and anxiety, bereavement, loss, relationship issues, low mood, depression, neurodivergent clients, clients from the LGBTQ+ community, adults and young people
I have professional experience working with people across the lifespan. I have worked as a Health Visitor with children and their families supporting and educating on physical, social and emotional development. This would include behaviour management, healthy eating, safety, bonding and attachment and parental mental health. This also included having a good working knowledge of safeguarding.
I have worked as a registered nurse with adults in many different capacities. I have worked with domestic violence, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, sexual trauma, bereavement and loss, relationships, anxiety, social anxiety, low self esteem, childhood trauma.
I have 12 years experience working as a foster carer/special guardian. Helping children that cannot live with their biological parents and may have suffered abuse and trauma.
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.
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
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Fees
£55.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute telephone or video consultation. I know that for some people this can feel difficult so I can also arrange sessions through email or messaging.
I offer a 30 minute online or face to face consultation for £30 to see if you would like to work with me.
Reduced fee available for full sessions for low income, students, front line workers, retirement
Counselling face to face, online or telephone
When I work
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My hours of working are Monday to Friday. Please contact me for available times.
Further information
I am passionate about person centred counselling as it is all about the clients journey. I believe that it is an honour and a privilege to be allowed into people's lives in this personal way. I value honesty, integrity, autonomy and confidentiality. I believe that everyone has the right to choose their own path.
