About me
It’s easy for any of us to feel stuck, overwhelmed or misunderstood and I believe everyone can take positive steps to understand themselves better and make a difference to their life. But I also know life can be challenging and that this may not always be an easy task: sometimes we need a helping hand.
As a qualified, experienced counsellor offering short and long term face-to-face counselling to individuals on a one-to-one basis, I can support you in navigating and overcoming these challenges.
I’ve always cared about helping and supporting others.
My interest and experience began with counselling in the workplace. I have worked in busy and stressful jobs, so I understand problems like changes at work, balancing work and life responsibilities, career stress, and bullying.
I have also learned that many things, both within and outside of work, can take their toll on us and affect how we feel. Before starting my own private practice, I volunteered for more than 20 years with a carers’ charity.
Unpaid carers play a vital role in our society, providing essential support to family members and friends who need help. Many juggle their caring responsibilities with jobs and other commitments. While caring can be rewarding, it can also impact carers' mental health, and sometimes cause them to miss out on opportunities in education, careers, or their personal life.
I have helped carers who’ve faced a whole range of challenges - from relationship issues to depression, loss of personal identity and grief.
My training and approach
For me, successful therapy depends on mutual respect, and accepting people without judging them.
I work hard to create a place where everyone — no matter their background, age, disability, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, or who they love — feels safe, valued, and supported.
I hold a CPCAB Advanced Diploma In Therapeutic Counselling and a Diploma in Integrative Supervision of Individuals and Groups. My core counselling training equips me to use the most appropriate approach to meet your unique needs. I place great importance on building and maintaining a strong rapport so that we can work well together.
There is an idea in counselling called the “therapeutic alliance.” Essentially this means the connection, trust, and teamwork that develops between you and your therapist – and it is the most important factor in working with a client.
Think of therapy as like climbing a mountain; the therapeutic alliance is where you and the counsellor are working in partnership to reach the summit. And a good climbing partner is someone who knows when to guide you, when to let you lead, when to encourage you, and who you trust to catch you if you slip. Without that partnership, even the best climbing techniques won't get you to the top!
Professional standards
I am committed to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards
I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the largest professional association for counselling professionals in the UK. I work within their Ethical Framework to ensure you receive the best possible care.
I hold appropriate insurance, attend regular clinical supervision and undertake ongoing professional development.
Complaints Procedure
I value open communication and welcome your feedback.
1 . Informal Resolution:
If you have any concerns about our sessions, please let me know directly. I am committed to listening and working with you to resolve any issues promptly.
2 . Escalation to BACP:
If you need to, you can take your complaint to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Me as a supervisor
Supervision is an opportunity to reflect with peers, to gain clarity and insight, to receive ongoing emotional and practical professional support and development.
I approach supervision with a collaborative mindset, emphasising support and the creation of a conducive learning atmosphere to contribute to the ongoing growth of my supervisees in their counselling practice. By adopting a strengths-based perspective, I aim to create a space where supervisees feel encouraged to explore their clinical skills, navigate case work and address complexities, and reflect on their professional journey so that they feel empowered to continually develop.
I have a background of working in management roles in communications, human resources and learning functions in a large public sector organisation. Consequently, my supervisory approach is characterised by constructive feedback, empathy, and a genuine concern for the well-being of those I supervise. I seek to build a relationship with supervisees that addresses challenges, and acknowledges and celebrates success.
I obtained an Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision and make significant use of Hawkins and Shohet's 7-eyed model in my supervisory practice. This framework supports the examination of the therapeutic process, fosters enhanced self-awareness, and promotes the refinement of clinical competencies in a reflective and supportive context.
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