Qualifications

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Therapeutic Approach

Person-centred

Membership body

BACP

Years practicing

5 years

Issues worked with

Adoption, Bereavement, Cultural identity, Personal growth/wellbeing, Social anxiety, Loneliness, Physical health, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Fertility and pregnancy, Depression, Anger, Parenting, Sexual identity, Self-harm, Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Grief/Loss, Romantic Relationships, Spirituality/Religion, Confidence/Self-esteem, Family issues/relationships, Gender identity (incl. dysphoria).

Special interest areas

Established person-centred therapeutic counsellor, with experience of delivering talk-therapy privately and for several reputable organisations including the NHS and Mind. Offering video/telephone talk-therapy (observing the BACP Ethical Framework) to individuals nationwide. In addition, considerable experience working with those employed from entry positions through to senior management for a range of established companies and government organisations. I work with life transitions (incl. mid-life crisis), self-confidence, persistent feelings of unease.

Personal Statement

As a person-centred therapist, I work on the basis that - although you may not feel like it - you are the expert on the best way forward. My role is to support you in finding this through relaxed and meaningful dialogue - helping to grow your self-awareness and offering alternative perspectives along the way. In our opening sessions, it's likely we would take a closer look at parts of your life that are upsetting or proving a struggle. From there, we would work together to identify some realistic and meaningful goals, before taking steps in moving towards them. Having said this, I appreciate the decision to share our personal difficulties can make us feel incredibly vulnerable and require a great deal of courage. With this in mind, I offer a calm, stable and unbiased environment, where we work at a pace that respects your readiness to share.