About me
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer online counselling and psychotherapy across the UK, using a confidential video calling service. I also see clients in person in South West London.
My approach to counselling is integrative, which means that I draw from a combination of therapeutic styles based on the individual needs of my clients. I often work with people who are neurodivergent or exploring potential neurodiversity and I am committed to providing a neuro-inclusive therapeutic environment and working flexibly and adaptively.
My aim is to offer inclusive and accessible counselling and to provide a warm, welcoming, and accepting space to support people in figuring out their thoughts and feelings. I offer a safe, confidential, and empathic environment where I hope to help clients understand and work through whatever has brought them to therapy.
Much of my practice is focused on supporting people to develop a deeper understanding of who they are and what they want from life, which can include developing a stronger sense of self, finding direction or purpose, or understanding and exploring sexuality.
I often work with people who are neurodiverse, and with people experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, academic challenges or career changes. I also regularly work with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people working in creative professions. That said, my practice is inclusive, and I welcome all clients aged eighteen and over, of all gender identities, sexualities, races, and ethnicities. I am committed to equality, diversity and inclusion within the counselling profession.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling from Middlesex University. I have also achieved a Level 4 award in Psychology with Counselling Theory (BSc L4), and a Level 4 award in Mental Health Nursing (DipHe L4). I am trained in Mental Health First Aid through Mental Health First Aid England.
I am passionate about understanding neurodiversity and encouraging advocacy for those who identify as neurodiverse or neurodivergent. Therefore, much of my continued professional development training has been focused on neurodiversity, particularly ADHD and autism.
My background is primarily in mental health support and working in the charity sector. I have significant experience within NHS services and in telephone crisis support. I also have a strong working knowledge of a variety of creative industries and enjoy working creatively in my practice.
I am a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework and standards of practice. I maintain my counselling standards by regularly completing continual professional development and by reporting to a BACP accredited supervisor for support and guidance.
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
Fees
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a limited number of reduced fee places in my caseload based on individual income and circumstances. If you feel you might need a reduced session fee, please contact me to discuss this.
Further information
I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on your needs.
If you would like to find out more about working together, I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute initial consultation via video-call or telephone. This is an opportunity for us to talk about how counselling might work for you, and for you to ask any questions you might have.
