About me
Sometimes you know you’re struggling, but you’re not quite sure what’s going on or where to start.
Maybe you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or low. Perhaps you’re overthinking everything, finding it difficult to switch off, struggling with your confidence or relationships, or simply feeling that life has become harder than it used to be.
You might even understand why you feel the way you do, but still find yourself reacting in the same ways.
I see counselling as a space where you can slow things down and talk honestly about what's going on, without having to have the right words or know exactly what you need.
How I Can Help
I work with a range of issues, including:
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Anxiety
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Depression and low mood
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Stress and feeling overwhelmed
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Low self-esteem and confidence
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Relationship difficulties
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People-pleasing and difficulty saying no
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Feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself
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Difficult life experiences
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Patterns that you find yourself repeating
Sometimes it helps to understand what's happening for you before trying to change it.
We might explore what you're feeling, what tends to happen when things become difficult, and whether there are things from your past that could be influencing how you respond today.
We can also look at practical ways of coping with things when they feel difficult.
There isn't a set route through counselling. What we talk about will depend on you, what you're going through and what feels useful.
How I work
I'm an integrative counsellor, which simply means I don't believe one approach will work for everyone.
I draw on different approaches depending on what feels appropriate for you, rather than expecting you to fit into a particular way of working.
I’ll listen without judgement, ask questions when it feels helpful, and give you space to think and talk things through. I won't tell you what you should do or expect you to have everything figured out.
We’ll work together to understand what's going on and what you need from counselling.
Sometimes that might mean exploring something from the past. Sometimes it might be more about what's happening in your life right now. Sometimes you might simply need somewhere to say the things you haven't been able to say anywhere else.
We can take things at your pace.
Young people
I also work with young people aged 12+.
Being a young person isn't always easy, and sometimes it can be difficult to explain what's going on — particularly when you don't fully understand it yourself.
Counselling can provide a space away from home, school and everyday expectations where a young person can talk openly and be themselves.
Getting started
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step.
During your first session we can talk about what's brought you to counselling, what things have been like for you and what you'd like some support with.
I'll ask you some questions so I can get a better understanding of what's going on, but you'll also have plenty of opportunity to ask me anything you'd like to know.
If you think counselling might be helpful, you're very welcome to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Accredited member of the BACP
I have worked with adults and young people since 2011 in mental health related fields, as well as individuals with learning difficulties and young people in care.
Prior to setting up my private practice, I spent 18 months working as a counsellor at The Quiet Mind Centre in Exmouth.
I now have a busy private practice supporting individuals, colleges, and EAP clients through vita health group. I also work part time for Bupa as a remote counsellor, alongside my own 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.
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
Online and Telephone Counselling
I also offer both online and telephone counselling. Both are convenient, effective, easily accessible, from the comfort of your own home, and with no need to travel.
Contact me to arrange a session.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
Accessible from the town hall car park (Ivybridge), 2 hours free parking.
