About me
I started my counselling studies because I was a mental first aider in a corporate establishment and I wanted to be able to be more effective in that role.
My curiosity turned to passion when I was able to for the first time grieve for my mum whom I lost in 2017. That very first time I experienced the true pain of losing someone very dear to me and experiencing the ability my tutor had to hold me in that vulnerable moment, was the moment I truly understood and began to believe in the profound power of counselling – and its incredible ability to gently hold someone, truly hold them, through their most vulnerable and painful moments.
Since then, in my own practice, I have had the immense privilege of supporting my clients through similar, often overwhelming emotions. I truly get how incredibly difficult it can be to allow yourself to feel challenging emotions, especially for the very first time. And I absolutely appreciate the immense courage it takes to do that. I have been there as clients bravely faced their fears in a safe space, helping them uncover those quiet insights about themselves that empower them to take that crucial steps forward towards change.
What fulfils me as a psychotherapist/counsellor is witnessing the transformations of my clients: from clients who once felt "I am never good enough" to proudly realising, "I didn’t know I could do it!" Or the shift from "I don’t want to share, I don’t want to go there" to that profound relief of "I am so glad I shared this with you." I've even had clients walk into my sessions admitting, "I'm here because someone asked me to, but honestly, I don't believe in counselling," only to leave saying, "I didn't think I would gain anything, but this has really helped me."
If you choose to trust me as your therapist, know that I will do my absolute best to hold you while you process your most difficult emotions. I will share your journey with you as you gently use the insights you gain about yourself to shift old behaviours or thought patterns. And I will wholeheartedly support you as you bravely give yourself a corrective experience, perhaps you becoming the parent, you never had, or always wished you did to yourself.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Person Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Existential
- Cognitive
- Psychoanalytical
- Jungian
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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 tend to attract clients who are experiencing grief or loss, finding their voice or working towards being comfortable with being seen for who they really are. My style of working is usually allowing space for my client to be really heard, then exploring the routes of their pain points and then together putting a plan towards navigating their emotions or difficult situations.
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Concession rates will be considered for students and those earning minimum wage.
- Payment will be taken at the time of the booking.
Further information
In our sessions, you will find a safe, compassionate and understanding space. I will listen, really listen, and we will figure out what works best for you. Sometimes, when expressing through words are difficult, we might try things like art or writing to help you express yourself. I aim to empower my clients with the tools and insights they need to thrive beyond our therapeutic relationship, fostering self-sufficiency and a sense of well-being.
