About me
Whatever has brought you here, we'll begin there.
You don't need to arrive with all the answers—or even know where to begin. Some people come to therapy with a clear idea of what's troubling them. Others simply know that something doesn't feel right. However you arrive, we'll begin wherever feels right for you.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You may have been carrying things on your own for a long time, wondering why you think, feel or respond in the ways that you do, or whether anyone will really understand. You don't need to have your thoughts organised before we meet. If you're not sure where to begin, that's absolutely fine. That's often where we start.
As we explore what's brought you here, I'll be listening carefully.
Not just to what's happened, but also to what hasn't happened, because sometimes what's missing can be just as important.
I'll notice the words you choose, the feelings behind them, and the patterns that begin to emerge. I'll be interested in what's easy to talk about, what's harder to put into words, and what that might tell us. There are no right or wrong things to say. My role is to help us make sense of things together.
Over the years, I've learnt that people rarely think, feel or behave the way they do without good reason. Even when life feels confusing or overwhelming, our reactions usually make sense once we understand how they've developed.
Making sense of things isn't about dwelling on the past. It's about gaining clarity, recognising choices that may not have felt visible before, and finding a way forwards that feels right for you.
Whether you're struggling with OCD, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or simply know that something isn't quite right, I believe change is possible. However stuck things may feel today, they don't have to stay that way.
My hope is that therapy helps you understand yourself more fully, recognise strengths that may have become difficult to see, and develop the confidence to face life's challenges long after our work together has ended.
If you're thinking about taking that first step, you're very welcome to arrange a complimentary introductory conversation. It's an opportunity for us to meet, talk about what's brought you here, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
Before moving into full-time private practice, I spent several years with Cruse Bereavement Support, first as a bereavement volunteer and later as a supervisor. Supporting people through grief, while also supervising other volunteers, gave me a deep appreciation of the many different ways loss can affect our lives.
I also worked as a counsellor at Woking College, supporting young adults through the emotional and personal challenges that often accompany this stage of life.
Alongside my work with individuals, I completed Relate couple counselling training, enabling me to support couples using a systemic, humanistic and collaborative approach that helps partners better understand themselves, each other and the patterns within their relationship.
I'm a BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, a recognition awarded to experienced therapists who have demonstrated a high standard of professional competence, ethical practice and continuing professional development. I'm committed to providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever has brought you to therapy.
As part of my ongoing professional development, I also hold a Level 6 qualification in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision, enabling me to supervise and support other counsellors in their professional practice. Alongside this, I've completed EMDR Europe Accredited Training and extensive specialist training in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), enabling me to work confidently with the many different ways OCD can present.
My core training is integrative, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches. I don't believe people fit neatly into one model of therapy, so I tailor my approach to each individual, using the knowledge, experience and therapeutic methods most likely to meet your needs and help you move forward.
I continue to undertake regular professional development, specialist training and clinical supervision so my practice remains informed by current research and best practice.
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.
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
Anxiety
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Covert OCD or Pure O (Pure OCD) / Intrusive Thoughts
Loss
Bereavement
Other issues...
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £100.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial Consultation & Session Fees
For self-funding individuals, I offer a complimentary 15-20 minute discovery consultation. This no-obligation conversation is a valuable opportunity for us to connect, discuss your needs, and ensure my approach aligns with your goals before committing to full sessions.
If your sessions are covered by an insurer, we'll begin directly with a full-length, chargeable session.
My standard fee for individual sessions is £80, and for couples, it's £100. These rates apply to sessions beginning between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
For sessions starting at 4:00 PM or later, there's an additional charge of £10.
All sessions can be conducted online, face-to-face, or by phone, allowing you to choose the format that feels most comfortable and convenient.
When I work
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Further information
My practice is based in the heart of Weybridge, where I see clients in a comfortable, dedicated therapy room at my home. There's parking available on my driveway, and I'm around a five-minute walk from Weybridge railway station. Please note that there is a step at the entrance, so unfortunately the room isn't wheelchair accessible.
If coming to Weybridge isn't practical, I also offer therapy online or by telephone. Some people prefer meeting face to face, while others find they feel more comfortable talking from home or over the phone. We'll work in whichever way feels right for you.
Whether we're meeting in person or remotely, creating a confidential and reliable space is important to me. I use secure technology for online sessions so you can speak freely and privately throughout our work together.
If you're new to therapy, it's completely normal to have questions or feel a little uncertain. You don't need to know exactly what kind of therapy you need before getting in touch, and you don't have to have everything figured out before the first session. We'll think about those things together and simply begin wherever you are, at a pace that feels right for you.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually held weekly, although we'll decide together what best suits your circumstances, goals and budget.
If you're funding your own therapy, I offer a complimentary introductory conversation so you can ask questions, tell me a little about what's brought you here and decide whether I feel like the right therapist for you. If you're using private health insurance, you're welcome to book directly once your authorisation is in place.
Finding the right therapist is important. If, after speaking with me, you don't feel I'm the right fit, that's completely okay. I'd much rather you found someone you felt comfortable with than continue with someone who isn't right for you. You don't have to make that decision during our first conversation. Sometimes it's simply about seeing whether you feel comfortable enough to take the next step.
If you've read this far, perhaps something has resonated with you. If so, I'd be delighted to hear from you, answer any questions, and help you decide whether working together feels right for you.
I genuinely enjoy this work. It feels like a natural fit for who I am, and I never lose sight of the privilege of being trusted with someone's story. Knowing that I've helped create a positive ripple in another person's life is one of the things I value most about being a therapist.
