About me
Over 15 years of supporting individuals through change
As an Integrative Counsellor I use different therapeutic models depending on an individuals needs
or where they are in their therapeutic journey.
I have over fifteen years experience and I use this within my counselling practice to support individuals to develop an understanding of the issues which are impacting on their lives, relationships, mental and physical health and employment.
The aim is to support individuals through change; improving communication and to ultimately look towards a more positive future.
This is achieved through working collaboratively within a non-judgmental, empathic, good therapeutic relationship, which appreciates and completely respects the individual’s or couple’s right to confidentiality.
Counselling can seem like taking a step in to the dark – but there is light that shines within us all – Like the sun behind clouds waiting to show itself. Investing your energy and time into your counselling experience can be a positive step; bringing about positive change.
or where they are in their therapeutic journey.
I have over fifteen years experience and I use this within my counselling practice to support individuals to develop an understanding of the issues which are impacting on their lives, relationships, mental and physical health and employment.
The aim is to support individuals through change; improving communication and to ultimately look towards a more positive future.
This is achieved through working collaboratively within a non-judgmental, empathic, good therapeutic relationship, which appreciates and completely respects the individual’s or couple’s right to confidentiality.
Counselling can seem like taking a step in to the dark – but there is light that shines within us all – Like the sun behind clouds waiting to show itself. Investing your energy and time into your counselling experience can be a positive step; bringing about positive change.
Ethical Standards
I subscribe to and work within the BACP ethical framework. I have bimonthly Clinical Supervision and Peer Supervision monthly and attend ongoing CPD (continued professional development). I have professional indemnity insurance.
My practise is gender, sexuality and relationship diversity affirmative.
My practise is gender, sexuality and relationship diversity affirmative.
I am passionate regarding environmental issues- and use Active Hope and Ecotherapy.
I am a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance.
I am a member of the Vegan Founded - 100% vegan business
My Story
Over the last 14 years I have also worked for the NHS IAPT services delivering counselling, EMDR and Couples Therapy for Depression (IAPT- increased access to psychological therapies. Talking Therapies)
I’ve worked extensively with ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ communities.
In 2018 I achieved qualification in EMDR (EMDR eye movement desensitisation reprocessing) an intervention specifically helpful for trauma, but beneficial for all mental health issues.
In 2021 I completed the training with Tavistock Relationships in order to deliver Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD). I was involved with a pilot project for the Tavistock, which was set up to support couples employed within the NHS through the COVID pandemic.
Qualifications
I am accredited therapist and member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
(BACP) since 2017
Membership of the EMDR UK association since 2018
Membership of the EMDR UK association since 2018