I am a qualified, experienced counsellor and I provide a compassionate, common-sense approach. I offer you professional support to explore what may be troubling or confusing; support to feel empowered in finding a way forward that's right for you.

I provide short and long-term therapy, tailored to individual needs.

I decided to train as a therapist because I fervently believe that growth and change is possible; that you, my client, are the expert of your life. These beliefs underpin my counselling style; respectful, non-judgemental, empathic, I place great importance on your beliefs, thoughts and feelings that emerge during the therapy process.

I look forward to working with you.
 

Experience
Since gaining my counselling qualification in 2012 I have had the privilege of working in different settings and with many people from all walks of life. This has included working within hospice and prison environments.

I work with young people, adults, older adults and families.
I also teach on behalf of Organisations who wish to better understand the complexities of addiction and how to effectively work with substance misuse clients.

Training & Qualifications
 

FdA (with Merit) in Counselling, University of Greenwich:
I trained as a Humanistic Counsellor and studied Person-Centred, Gestalt and Existential theoretical models.

These approaches ensure that I place utmost important on you, the client, at all times during our work together. I am led by you to work at a pace that feels safe, manageable and helpful.

I truly believe that this approach can facilitate growth and change - that it is possible to reach our full potential. As our therapeutic relationship strengthens, I may challenge emerging distorted beliefs that have become fixed and problematic to your sense of well-being; how you view yourself, your environment, others, the world...

Since gaining my Counselling qualification I have broadened my modalities and incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused approaches into my practice.

 

I have furthered my training and achieved an advanced certificate in Couples Therapy

This ensures that I can offer practical, theoretically based interventions that are tailored to meet individual needs; after all, each and every one of us are unique, which is the complexity and delight of being human.

Post Qualification Diploma in Counselling Supervision

I provide Supervision for fellow professionals by developing collegiate working relationships, promoting safe and ethical practice, offering a supportive space to explore further learning and an opportunity to reflect, grow and re-balance.

I am an Accredited and Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy:

My Counselling and Supervisory practice is underpinned by BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. I attend regular Supervision and actively engage in continued professional development (CPD) to ensure my knowledge is current and relevant to client needs.

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For further information please visit: https://www.bacp.co.uk/

I am fully insured and have up to date criminal record checks endorsed by the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).