About me
Hi, I'm Verity. I offer Person-centered talk therapy online.
Please visit my website and we can book in a free initial 15 minute call where I will happily answer any questions you may have.
I have availability for new clients, together we can work out a time that works for you.
How I work
This is a gentle, open space for you to be honest, reflect and grow. Whether that be a space you can pause, breathe and truly be heard, or in any way that feels right for you. I aim to provide a calm, compassionate environment where you can explore what’s happening in your life, understand yourself more deeply, and begin making meaningful change at your own pace.
I work in a person-centered way. This approach is a way of working in counselling that puts you at the heart of the process. You are the expert on your own life. With the right support, you have the ability to understand yourself, grow and make meaningful changes.
Each session is guided by you and what you choose to bring to the session. We can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences that bring you here, at a pace that feels right for you.
Taking the first step
Taking the first step can feel like a big decision. You might be unsure what to expect or wondering if counselling is right for you. These feelings are completely normal and natural. Starting therapy is about giving yourself the time and space to talk freely, reflect and be heard.
Many people come to therapy during times of stress, change, or uncertainty. Others come because they want to understand themselves better. Whatever your reason, you will be met with respect, care and without judgment.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful change.
How counselling can help
Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to explore what’s happening in your life and how it’s affecting you.
You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from counselling. Many people come to gain clarity, build self-awareness, or make positive changes in their relationships, work, and personal lives. It can help you understand yourself and your experiences more deeply.
By bringing what you feel is important to each session, your process is yours, and only yours.
Working together
Counselling is a collaborative process – together, we’ll work at your pace to explore what matters most to you. There is no right or wrong way to use your sessions. Counselling can be what you make it. Your goals are unique and individual to you – each story is important, valued and recognised.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out; sometimes it simply starts with a sense that something isn’t quite right, or that life feels harder than it should. Whatever brings you here, you’ll be met with understanding and respect.
Things I can support you with
I work with a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:
Anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed
Low mood and depression
Relationship difficulties (romantic, family, colleagues and friendship)
Grief, loss, and life transitions
Low self-esteem and lack of confidence
Overthinking and difficulty making decisions
Anger, frustration, or emotional regulation difficulties
Trauma and past experiences that continue to have an impact
Feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain about the future
Burnout and work-related stress
You might be dealing with one specific issue, or a combination of more. Counselling gives you the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and begin to understand the patterns, experiences, and emotions that are shaping your life.
Whilst I’m not here to diagnose or medicate in any way, together, we can work towards helping you feel more balanced, more self-aware, and better equipped to navigate challenges, which hopefully will give you tools to carry forward with you in the future.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and experience of working in counselling agencies supporting clients with a wide range of presenting issues.
As part of my training I worked with a low-budget online agency working with a diverse client base of differing ages and life experiences. I also worked with an agency at a school in London as a school counsellor for young people struggling with life’s difficulties.
I work within BACP ethical guidelines and receive regular supervision, which supports me in providing safe, effective, and high-quality care.
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £55
Concessionary rates are available.
