About me
I am a BACP-accredited counsellor, EMDR therapist, and clinical supervisor based in Brighton and East Sussex, offering trauma-informed counselling both online and in person.
I work with adults and young people who want a space to talk openly about what they’re going through, whether that’s anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD or neurodiversity, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, or the impact of life experiences that continue to shape the present.
My approach offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, make sense of your experiences, and move towards change or acceptance in a way that feels right for you.
With over 15 years’ experience across the NHS, specialist trauma services, charities, higher education, and private practice in Brighton and Sussex, I bring expertise as a counsellor, EMDR practitioner, clinical supervisor, lecturer, and senior practitioner in trauma-focused and anti-oppressive services. Creating a compassionate, understanding space where people feel truly heard is central to my approach.
I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation to help you decide whether counselling with me feels like a good fit.
My approach is grounded in person-centred counselling, meaning our work is shaped around your individual needs, experiences, and pace. I offer a warm, attentive, and collaborative relationship, adapting how we work together in response to what you bring.
I trust in each person’s natural capacity for healing and growth. Whether you are looking for short-term support or deeper therapeutic work, I aim to offer counselling that is respectful, trauma-informed, and responsive to you.
I also offer EMDR therapy in Brighton and online for people who have experienced trauma. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that can help reduce the emotional impact of distressing experiences that continue to affect everyday life. If you notice that your reactions feel overwhelming or out of proportion, EMDR may be helpful to explore.
My work is underpinned by anti-oppressive and social justice-informed practice, remaining mindful of how wider systems and inequalities can shape individual distress.
Training, qualifications & experience
In addition to counselling, I offer clinical and consultant supervision to counsellors and helping professionals in Brighton, East Sussex, and the wider Sussex area, including those in private practice, charities, and specialist services. My supervision is informed by over 15 years of experience in trauma-focused services, organisational contexts, higher education, and professional development, supporting a wide range of clients across health, education, and specialist trauma services.
My Experience:
I support adults and young people from all walks of life. All are welcome in my practice.
Alongside private practice, I have also worked in a wide range of therapy settings:
- Therapeutic services manager & senior practitioner - Sussex Rape Crisis (SN)
- Trauma specialist - Survivors' Network, Brighton and NHS
- NHS specialist counsellor, Brighton - chronic health conditions and trauma
- Pre-trial therapist - Sexual Assault Referral Centre registered therapist
- Drug & alcohol counsellor - The Brighton Oasis Project
- Psychotherapist - Sex Workers Outreach Project
- Young people's counsellor - Brighton
- Student counsellor - University of Brighton
- Depression & anxiety counsellor - As You Are, Southwick
- Lecturer - University of Chichester
Clinical and Consultant Supervision:
- Clinical Supervisor - The Brighton Oasis Project
- Clinical & Consultant Supervisor - Survivors' Network
- Clinical Supervisor - Cranstoun & Pavilions
- Clinical Supervisor - Switchboard, Brighton
- Clinical supervisor - BIMM, Brighton
- Clinical Supervisor - WaterBear College of Music
- Clinical Supervisor - Esteem
- Clinical Supervisor - Brighton Housing Trust
- Clinical Supervisor - Counsellors in private practice,
- Clinical Supervisor - The Hummingbird Refugee Project, East Sussex
- Clinical Supervisor - PARCS Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service
- Clinical Supervisor - Veritas Stalking Service
- Clinical Supervisor - Across Rainbows
- Clinical Supervisor - The HepC Trust, East Sussex
My Qualifications:
- EMDR trained therapist
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, University of Brighton
- Post-Qualifying Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- BA Hons Humanities & Philosophy
- Diploma Clinical Supervision
My Additional Training/Interest:
- Anti-oppressive practice
- Trauma
- Chronic illness
- Depression & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- ADHD/neurodiversity
- Young people (age 14-18)
My Professional Membership:
- Registered member of BACP British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Member of CCYP Counselling Children and Young People
- Member of the Brighton Person-Centred Community
As a member of the BACP I adhere to their code of ethics. I am fully insured, have regular clinical supervision and am committed to ongoing professional development so that I can work with you to the best of my abilities.
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.
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:
- Chronic illness
- Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Family issues
- Bereavement
- Trauma
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £85.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation, online, by phone, or in person in Brighton, so you can decide whether counselling with me feels like the right fit.
Following this, my sessions in Brighton and online are £65–£85 for 50 minutes, with a sliding scale that reflects my training and experience. This range gives you the flexibility to choose a fee that works for your circumstances:
Counselling sessions (Brighton or online): £65–£85
EMDR therapy sessions (Brighton or online): £65–£85
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Further information
I work online and in-person. Currently I offer in-person sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
I am qualified and have experience in working with young people (15+), and I’m also available to speak with parents who may be concerned about their child. Together, we can explore how best to support them during challenging times.
