About me
Does your world feel disconnected or overwhelming? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, or unseen? Perhaps you find yourself changing who you are to meet others' expectations or feel like something is missing in your life. If this resonates with you, you don’t have to face it alone.
In our work together, I will help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself so you can feel more at ease and confident. We’ll also explore how to build and nurture meaningful, authentic relationships. By addressing the parts of you that feel fragmented or disconnected, you’ll restore balance and find greater harmony. Whether you feel isolated, stuck, or uncertain in your relationships, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly seen and heard. This process will help you connect more deeply with yourself and transform your relationships for greater fulfilment.
I’ve worked with many individuals like you who need patience, understanding, and a space to talk openly about what’s on their mind. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out for support. That’s okay—it’s a big step, and I’ll make the process as comfortable as possible. Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and it’s important that you feel comfortable with the process.
Contact me to arrange a free 15-minute introductory call. We’ll discuss your needs, and you can ask any questions. From there, we can schedule our first full session and talk more about how we can work together.
I look forward to getting to know you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a developmentally based, relationally-focused (Integrative) psychotherapist qualified to MSc level and a registered member of UKCP and BACP. My research dissertation concerned siblings and the impact on sense of self and relationships, in particular with regards to the "glass children" phenomenon.
I currently work with clients in private practice, following voluntary counselling work in local charities. I have experience of working with a variety of clients with the following: anxiety, family issues, neurodiversity, bereavement, child free issues, bereavement, separation and divorce, identity issues, trauma, loneliness, abuse, employment difficulties and so on.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also have a particular interest in sibling relationships and impact, and explored this as part of my Masters research dissertation.
I have experience of clients who are child free and the impact of this on their sense of self and relationships.
In my previous career I was a HR Director for 25 years and so am able to offer insights and coaching support to clients who are having difficulties at work or are re-evaluating their work options for example.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Initial 15 minute phone consultation is free.
I offer a few specific low cost sessions early in the day time usually, and dependent upon availability.
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Further information
My therapy room is a log cabin at the back of my garden, which is a warm, safe, space created for your comfort, with the trees and garden life outside to help you relax and feel a sense of wellbeing. You can see a selection of photos on this page or find more information on my website.
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