About me
Making the choice to start therapy can be a daunting experience, so choosing the right therapist is essential. Being able to work with someone you feel you can be your true self with is paramount to help you on your journey.
Who am I
I qualified as a counsellor in 2019 and since then have worked in university settings, a trauma charity, NHS Talking Therapies services and more recently co-ordinating a workplace EAP and private counselling service through Mind. Prior to this my background was in veterinary nursing where I am well versed in the impact that caring roles can have on our mental wellbeing and hold a particular interest in supporting those facing challenges with workplace stress, burnout and compassion fatigue.
I am an integrative, trauma-informed therapist accredited with the NCPS. I follow their ethical code of conduct in my work and am fully insured with an enhanced DBS check and ICO registration.
How I work
I work integratively, meaning I don't believe in a 'one size fits all' approach to therapy. Instead, I draw on different modalities, primarily person-centred, CBT and brief solution-focused therapy, based on what you need from your sessions. Therapy isn't about being given the answers and told what to do, but instead we will work together to explore, process and find ways that develop achievable solutions for change.
What I offer
Ultimately, I provide a space for you to be yourself, in a safe and judgement-free setting. You may feel overwhelmed with a past or present situation that has led you to feeling anxious or depressed. You could be having difficulties with your sense of self, with self-criticism and blame taking over. Maybe a life change has resulted in uncertainty which is causing you to feel stuck and unsure what direction to take. Whatever is going on for you, I can help support you impartially.
I work on a long and short term basis based on what you need from your therapy. In addition, I offer single session therapy which is a solution focused approach where you might want to focus on only one specific issue in the session, without feeling it is necessary to engage in longer term work.
I offer a free introductory call (20-30 minutes) where we can establish what you hope to gain from your therapy and go through any queries you might have. This also gives you the chance to identify if I am the right therapist for you to support you on your therapy journey.
I offer telephone and online appointments and this includes availability on early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Counselling
- FdA Integrative Counselling Practice
- HE Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Person Centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
CPD and further learning in brief solution focused therapy, trauma, interpersonal therapy, working with neurodivergence and maternal mental health.
Key areas of expertise:
Life transitions: chronic illness and bereavement
Workplace support: stress, burnout and vicarious trauma, disputes, critical incident immediate support and debriefing
Trauma: recent or historic
Self: anxiety, low mood, feeling stuck, exploring identity and sense of self
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
Fees
£50.00 - £85.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
All sessions are 50 minutes, with the exception of single session therapy which is 75 minutes.
£50 per 50 minute session
£85 per 75 minute single session
I have a limited number of concessionary appointments available for student counsellors and low/no income. Please message me for further details.
When I work
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