About me
Feeling overwhelmed, anxiety getting the better of you, struggling with loss or difficult relationships? Are you looking for a place where you can talk freely and without judgement or needing to justify yourself? Well, if you can relate to any of that, then you’re in the right place - hope and help is at hand.
People often wonder why bother with therapy, why not just talk to family or friends instead? The counselling process is however is very different. Those close to you generally have a vested interest - they don’t want to see you hurt, so more often than not, they try to fix things or tell you what they would do. But the thing is, you're not broken and don't need fixing - most of the time you just simply need to be heard, feel emotionally safe and have space to work out how you feel and what, if anything, you need to do.
Together, in a warm and supportive environment, we can explore your thoughts and emotions safely, in your own time and at your pace not mine. Together we can work towards helping you feel more understood, more confident, and better able to cope with life’s challenges as they arise. Therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself, so that life begins to feel more manageable, balanced, and hopeful again.
How does it happen ? I work in a number of ways - by telephone, online via Google Meet, indoors and outside from my base in Dymchurch .You do not have to confine yourself to one way of working, indeed many of my clients find a mix of methods works really well.
Telephone and video call sessions are great options when convenience is paramount and time is tight. For those with social anxiety, these methods give greater control, and if you have other commitments which mean leaving the house is difficult, they allow therapy to be more accessible to you.
Outdoor therapy is a great way to literally give yourself more space to think and again can feel less intense than in a traditional therapy setting. Our weather of course plays a part - think of how your mood changes with the weather or how you feel when caught in the rain! Don't worry though, outdoor sessions are definitely not physical fitness sessions and sometimes, simply sitting on a bench with a view is enough, so there’s no need to be in good shape or have special shoes. We discuss the route and location beforehand so there are no surprises - the overriding point is more about being outside in nature as opposed to the confines of an indoor space.
Indoor in person therapy is the more traditional form of counselling and takes place at my base in the centre of Dymchurch village. The location is convenient for travel with both bus stops and parking a few moments walk away.
There's no pressure to commit to a set number of sessions, nor the same time each week, unless of course that works for you. We all are busy and flexibility is key to keeping our lives running as smoothly as possible. Whilst by its very nature, therapy is uncomfortable to some degree, my aim is to make it as pain free and easy as possible for you.
How do I start ? You’ve read this far so I'm hoping you feel you're in the right place, so why not get in touch today as I'd love to meet you and hear your story. I offer a 10 -15 minute free telephone assessment call, to make sure you feel comfortable with me and that my skills meet your needs. Then, if you are happy to proceed, I send you my standard agreement and we book a time to start - that’s it and off we go.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Level 2 Certificate in Self Harm and Suicide Prevention - 2023
Level 5 Diploma in Professional Counselling - 2020
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Practitioner & Registered General Nurse, Occupational Health
CPD
Single Session Therapy workshop - Jan 2023
Bibliotherapy, Literature & Mental Health, certificated on line course - 2023
Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration - 2022
Certificate in Telephone and Online Counselling - 2021
Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine Course - The Royal College of General Practitioners - 2020
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Covid -19
Chronic health conditions and disabilities
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50.00 per 50 mins session
1.5 hr sessions are available by prior arrangement & cost will vary according to time.
Clients from across the European Union welcome.
When I work
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Further information
I follow industry guidance, abide by the Code of Ethics and am a member of the National Counselling Society.
I am fully insured, registered with the Information Commissioners Office and hold a current DBS check, details of which can be provided on request.
I participate in monthly supervision plus actively engage with peer supervision as a means of ensuring safe and ethical practice.
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