Qualifications

L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Practice, PGCert Therapeutic Play Skills, Diploma in PTSD, Certificate in Online Work L5 CBT

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, Person-centred, CBT (specialist), CBT (General)

Membership body

BACP (Accred.)

Years practicing

11 years

Issues worked with

Depression, Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Romantic Relationships, Grief/Loss, Loneliness, Stress, Adoption, Attachment issues, Bereavement, Childhood abuse, Chronic fatigue, Chronic pain, Dementia, Drugs, Dyslexia, Foster care, Gambling, Gaming, Autism spectrum disorder, HIV/AIDS, Health anxiety, Identity issues, Mood instability, Multiple sclerosis, Personal growth/wellbeing, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Social anxiety, Insomnia, Physical health, Schizophrenia, Sexuality, Suicidal thoughts, Personality disorders, Long Covid, Refugees and displacement, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fertility and pregnancy, Addiction, Bullying, Chronic or acute health conditions, Anger, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Rape/sexual assault, Sexual identity, Sexual matters, PTSD, Phobias, Self-harm, OCD, Trauma, Work-related issues, Complex Grief, Menopause, Not Assessed, ADHD/ADD, Abuse (unspecified), Spirituality/Religion, Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Abortion, Academic Stress, Adjustment/Changes, Brain Fog, Burnout/Fatigue, Confidence/Self-esteem, Disassociation, Divorce, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dysphasia, Dyspraxia, Emotional Expression, Family issues/relationships, Financial concerns, Friendships, Gender identity (incl. dysphoria), Illness in the family, Learning difficulties (general), Leaving University, Low/Depressed Mood, Marriage, Memory/Amnesia (or cognitive impairment), Miscarriage, Parental Alcohol/Drug Problems, Parental Separation/Divorce, Perfectionism, Post-Natal Depression (PND), Public Speaking/Performance Anxiety, Relationships with Academic Staff, Sleep Problems, University Pressures (non-academic).

Special interest areas

I have done a lot of work critical incident support work. I also specialise in play therapy with children, young people, and families.

Personal Statement

I'm an integrative counsellor, working with person centred and CBT therapy. If you are experiencing emotional difficulties and are struggling with feelings such as anxiety, depression, lack of confidence/self-esteem, I can support you to work through them, helping you feel strong enough to move forwards toward a more desirable quality of life.