About me
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about where things are heading. Even when life appears “fine” on the outside, something may not feel quite right within.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy because they are at a crossroads in their lives, questioning direction, purpose, or how things have come to feel this way.
I offer a warm, calm and relaxed place where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. I am down to earth and easy to talk. I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable enough to be yourself without judgement.
I believe your story matters. Whatever you bring to therapy is important because it matters to you.
What to Expect
Starting therapy can feel like a big step and you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin.
In our early sessions, we will take time to gently explore what has brought you here and begin to understand your experiences. There is no pressure and no rush. We will always work at your pace.
Alongside this, I can offer practical ways to help you feel more resourced in managing day-to-day challenges, where appropriate.
I hold a genuine interest in exploring the deeper roots of your thought, feelings and patterns, always with care and sensitivity.
Clients often describe feeling at ease in sessions with me, are able to trust me, open up and speak honestly.
How I work
I work in an integrative way, drawing from a range of different approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you. This includes:
- Person Centred Therapy
- Relational Therapy
- EMDR
- Hypnotherapy
- Elements of CBT
This allows our work together to be flexible and tailored to you as an individual. All my sessions are held online or on the telephone.
Who I Work With
I work with adults from a range of backgrounds and experiences. I am very experienced in working with personnel from the emergency services.
I have a particular interest in supporting women in their 30s and beyond who may be feeling stuck, navigating professional or life pressures who may be questioning their direction in life, whilst I also work more broadly with all adults facing a variety of challenges.
Next Steps
If this feels like it could be a good fit for you, you are very welcome to get in touch.
You don’t need to have the right words or a clear starting point. We can begin from wherever you are ready.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- EMDR Qualified Practitioner
- Rewind Practitioner
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Qualified Clinical Supervisor
I have many years of experience of working with emergency services personnel, working with a range of issues including trauma. I have worked in a variety of environments including private practice, third sector and private sector organisations.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
