About me
It’s scary admitting to yourself that you need help; that you’re struggling with whatever is causing you to feel unhappy or distressed.
The hardest part is making that first call, or sending that first email; but it does get easier from there.
Due to stigma; people feel that they can only access therapy when they are at breaking point; when in fact you can access counselling whenever you need to.
My background experience is in working with abuse survivors; as well as adults and children who have experienced trauma in their lives.
I also work with Autism and ADHD and I am member of the LGBTQIAA+ Safe Space Alliance and Pink Therapy.
I work with Autism, ADHD, LGBTQIAA+, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Familial Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Childhood Trauma, Cult Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Low self esteem, Stress Management, Shame, Loneliness, Hopelessness, Bereavement, Grief & Loss, Anger, Self Harm and Suicidal feelings, as well as a broad range of other issues and experiences clients bring to their sessions.
I am also a Forest Therapy Practitioner (Shinrin-yoko) and offer a walk and talk style therapy for those who enjoy being around nature, as well as being a Reiki Master Teacher offering Reiki Sessions, Spiritual Workshops, Therapy Groups, and Training.
I am also trained in proving Inner-Child Therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) both of which a lot of my clients have found incredibly powerful when working through their deep rooted issues.
I work with the understanding that 'knowledge is power' and the more you understand what is happening to you; the less you fear what's happening to you. This then enables you to rebuild your life as a happier you, your way, by your rules!
What I offer you is a safe, authentic and real relationship that is nurtured and grown through self compassion, kindness, trust, honesty and acceptance.
I love what I do and have a genuine passion in helping people to heal and get the best out of their lives feeling empowered.
I have three thriving practices in and around the East Midlands; Open Book Counselling, Forest & Nature Therapy East Midlands and The Spiritual Counsellor, all of which you can find on social media.
I have also been commissioned to design and deliver service user led counselling and well-being services for homeless young people in Leicester City that supports young parents, care leavers, looked after children and unaccompanied asylum seekers.
Going to see a counsellor when you are struggling with our emotional and mental health, or with life in general, should feel as natural as going to see your GP when you have a broken toe!!
So let’s remove the stigma surrounding mental health; counselling is in essence the greatest act of self care you can give to yourself.
Training, qualifications & experience
- 2019 CPD - BACP: Working with client anger
- 2019 CPD - INNER CHILD HEALING
- 2019 CPD - WORKING WITH GRIEF & LOSS
- 2019 CPD - Working practically with adult survivors of child abuse
- 2019 CPD - Working with dissociative clients
- 2019 CPD - Utilising mindfulness with clients
- 2019 CPD - Legal obligations to survivors of abuse: Pre-trial therapy, disclosure & safeguarding
- 2019 CPD - Safety & stabilisation in stage 1 trauma therapy
- 2019 -2020 Certificate in Counselling Children (Diploma conversion)-Place2be
- 2019 Nature Therapy Shinrin Yoku Practitioner Training
- 2019 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- 2016 CPD Suicide Awareness Training
- 2016 CPD University of Leicester: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Training
- 2016 Centre for Fun & Families: Accredited Facilitator Fun & Families parenting Course, Living with Teenagers & Grounded Programme
- 2014 CPD Certificate in Life Coaching
- 2012 Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
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 work with
- Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism
- LGBT+ related issues
- Kink & Alternative Lifestyles
- Ritualistic and Cult Abuse
- Narcissistic Abuse
I also offer;
- Forest & Nature Therapy
- Walk & Talk Therapy
- Inner-Child Therapy
- Self Compassion & Self Love Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping)
- Reiki Therapy & Indian Head Massage
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £75.00
Additional information
- Private counselling for individuals are £60
- Nature & Forest Therapy Sessions £70
- Reiki Healing Sessions £65
- Indian Head Massage £65
- Sound/Crystal Therapies £65 per session
- Fees for organisations, EAPs and charities will vary; please contact me to explore my rates.
When I work
I am pretty flexible; and will work with you to find a time that's suitable for you!
