About me
Perhaps you have spent so long looking after everyone else that you have lost sight of what you need. Or maybe you are carrying thoughts and feelings you have never felt able to say out loud. Whatever has brought you here, you do not have to work it through on your own.
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, and I would like to thank you for taking the time to find out a little about me and how I work. Some people have a clear reason for seeking support, while others only may notice something does not feel quite right. You do not need to know exactly what to say or where to begin. Wherever you find yourself, that is where we will start.
I want you to feel able to bring whatever is on your mind, without worrying about saying the 'right' thing or feeling judged. My role is to listen carefully, understand your experience and help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and what you need. Together, we will explore what feels important to you, without pressure to rush towards solutions or for me to tell you what you should do.
The relationship we build together is at the heart of how I work. I believe that when someone feels genuinely heard, accepted and understood, something can begin to shift. Many clients tell me they find themselves sharing things they have not told anyone else before. I see that trust as a privilege, and together we can gently explore what has shaped you, deepen your understanding of yourself and support the changes you are looking for.
As an integrative relational counsellor, I draw on different therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs while keeping our relationship at the centre of the work. I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to counselling. Every person brings their own history, relationships and way of experiencing the world, so I adapt my approach to reflect you and what you need.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You might be living with anxiety, low mood or stress, struggling in your relationships, grieving a loss, navigating a significant life change, or simply feeling stuck without quite knowing why. Whatever has brought you here, I am interested in understanding what your story means to you. If you do not have a clear goal for counselling, that is completely okay; part of our work can be discovering that together.
Choosing a counsellor is a personal decision, and it is important that you feel comfortable with the person you choose. If you would like to get a sense of whether I am the right counsellor for you, you are very welcome to get in touch for a free initial conversation. There is no obligation, just an opportunity to ask questions, tell me a little about what has brought you here and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Higher Education Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
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
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