About me
It is rare that we can find uninterrupted time to focus on ourselves in this busy world. I understand the importance of needing to slow down sometimes and take time to reflect. Counselling is a process that can enable you to work through personal issues and achieve your potential. I can offer a calm, confidential space to do just this, where I will be alongside you free of judgement.
I believe in entering into a therapeutic relationship with an open mind, and a keen interest into knowing about your past experiences and relationships. In doing so, my aim is to create a secure relationship that values your uniqueness. I work from a Humanistic & Integrative perspective, offering a creative and dynamic approach.
As a member of the BACP I work to their ethical guidelines, and attend regular Supervision and Continuous Professional Development workshops to support my work.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training started with a 10 week introductory Counselling course at a local college, and since then I have gained the following qualifications;
Intermediate certificate in Counselling
Advanced Certificate in Counselling
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy
The majority of my experience has been gained through working with young adults with a wide range of presenting issues including; substance misuse, homelessness, employment and education, self image, relationship issues, self harm. However I also have experience of working with older clients, and welcome people of all ages and walks of life.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £50 per 50 minute session. Discounts are available for Students.
I offer daytime sessions during the week. Evening availability can be discussed. Remote sessions also offered.
Further information
My light and spacious Counselling room forms part of a Health clinic which is easily accessible, close to local amenities and has plenty of parking. Please get in touch for further information or to make an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you.
