About Me

I’m an accredited BACP counsellor with a passion for supporting people to reach their potential and live their best lives. I trained as a counsellor once my children had grown up and so bring a wealth of life experience to my counselling role. Before moving into private practice I worked for a charity, providing counselling to adults, children and young people from diverse backgrounds and with many different issues.

I work from a person-centred and integrative approach, which means that I recognise every person is unique and may need a variety of supports, strategies or techniques to help them. I strive to create a strong, trusting and collaborative relationship with my clients whilst drawing on a range of concepts to support them in reaching their goals.

Adhering to the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists’ Ethical Framework ensures that I always hold the safety and best interests of my clients at the forefront of my work.

What I can help with

I can help with many issues including, but not limited to:

Anxiety, stress, panic

Confidence and self-esteem

Depression

Self-harm

Grief, loss, bereavement

Work/career related problems

Relationship issues

Health related issues

Trauma

Abuse

Identity issues

Pregnancy

Anger issues

Parenting

Personal development

Sexuality

Training & Qualifications

  • Diploma in Counselling
  • Certificate in Counselling Children & Young People
  • Certificate in Online Counselling
  • Certificate in Relational Supervision
  • Accredited member of the BACP

I’m committed to Continuous Professional Development, and regularly attend training events and workshops in topics such as suicide and self-harm, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, neurodiversity, domestic violence, trauma-informed practice, Internal Family Systems, somatic informed practice, working creatively, outdoor therapy and much more.

I am a BUPA Recognised Therapist

I also work with employees and/or their family members on both work-related and personal issues.


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