Qualifications

Diploma in Counselling, PGC Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, BA (Hons) Applied Counselling, Certificate in Counselling for Depression, Certificate in Supervision , Certificate in Couples & Relationship Counselling

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, Person-centred, CBT (General)

Membership body

BACP (Accred.)

Years practicing

21 years

Issues worked with

Attachment issues, Bereavement, Childhood abuse, Cultural identity, Dementia, Drugs, HIV/AIDS, Health anxiety, Identity issues, Mood instability, Multiple sclerosis, Personal growth/wellbeing, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Social anxiety, Loneliness, Physical health, Sexuality, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Refugees and displacement, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Depression, Chronic or acute health conditions, Anger, Parenting, Rape/sexual assault, Sexual identity, Sexual matters, PTSD, Trauma, Work-related issues, Complex Grief, Menopause, Not Assessed, Abuse (unspecified), Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Grief/Loss, Romantic Relationships, Spirituality/Religion, Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Academic Stress, Adjustment/Changes, Burnout/Fatigue, Confidence/Self-esteem, Disassociation, Divorce, Emotional Expression, Family issues/relationships, Friendships, Illness in the family, Low/Depressed Mood, Marriage, Memory/Amnesia (or cognitive impairment), Miscarriage, Parental Separation/Divorce, Perfectionism, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationships with Academic Staff, University Pressures (non-academic).

Personal Statement

I support people with a wide range of difficulties whilst at the same time being aware of the uniqueness of a persons experience. I value and encourage autonomy, agency and offer a thoughtful counselling approach which avoids an homogenised response to an individuals distress. An important element of counselling is that we feel comfortable working together and that the therapeutic relationship is a good fit, a fit which suits your needs, expectations and my counselling style. What you can expect: An intuitive, intelligent and creative approach guided by the humanistic field of counselling theory and practice. Humanism tends to focus on a persons experiences of themselves and the self in relation to others. The counselling process focusses on the growth of an individual's intellectual, emotional and spiritual wellbeing whilst developing a deeper understanding through insight and awareness.