About me
Thank you for visiting my profile. You're probably wanting to know a little more about me and my work as a counsellor, in order to decide if you think I might be a good fit for you.
You can find more about my training and qualifications elsewhere in my profile, but the most important things for you to know about me are that I am non-judgemental, warm and empathic. I recognise that people are complex and unique, so I listen deeply and attentively in order to understand you as an individual. I appreciate that opening yourself up to a stranger can be a big step fraught with anxiety and vulnerability. I genuinely feel it is a precious gift to be entrusted with your thoughts and feelings.
Counselling is not just a job, it is something I passionately believe in, and its ability to be life changing. It is something I know from experience. I also know how powerful it can be to develop deep human connections where we can be fully ourselves. These connections can be the catalyst to understanding ourselves and bringing about change and growth. Counselling is a journey we go on together.
An initial consultation will help us get to know each other a little and decide if we wish to navigate this inner journey together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained as in Integrative Counsellor, which (avoiding the jargon) means that I work in a variety of different ways according to a client's needs and goals.
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society NCPS.com, working under their code of ethics.
I have worked for Cruse Bereavement Support; a counselling centre for women; a general counselling centre for those on low income; and in private practice.
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 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £50 for a fifty minute session.
I offer an initial consultation session of thirty minutes free of charge.
When I work
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Further information
I see individual adults of all race, gender, orientation and faith in one-to-one sessions.
My practice is on the ground floor and has a private entrance and parking.
I attend regular clinical supervision, hold professional indemnity insurance and an enhanced DBS check. I also attend Continuous Professional Development courses through the year.
