About me

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Qualifications:

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• ​Degree in Applied Psychology: this training gave me a very good insight into human behaviour and how we can improve wellbeing.

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•  Advanced Diploma in Counselling: I trained as an Integrative Counsellor, this means I can adapt the way I work to each individual client, using tools from a variety of Counselling theories.

 

• Mental Health First Aid, MHFA England: this training gave me the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to support someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress.​​​​​​​​​

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• Understanding Trauma, The Centre for Healing: Covered topics such as how childhood trauma shapes our lives, what happens in the brain during a catastrophic event, being stuck in flight/flight/freeze and how to regulate our nervous system.

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• Putting Polyvagal Theory into Practice. Essential Strategies for Creating Safety and Connection with Trauma Clients: when someone has experienced trauma or is suffering from anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions, a dysregulated nervous system is often at the heart of the issue. If we do not feel safe in our own bodies, we cannot access the parts of ourselves we need for deep healing to take place. Polyvagal theory provides us with the science-based, practice-proven roadmap that has helped thousands manage and rewire their nervous system so that they can quickly move from states of fear and disconnectedness to states of calm and connection.

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• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma:  I have undertaken additional training in the area of anxiety disorders and CBT. ​​

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• Advanced Specialist Diploma in Couples Counselling  (with Distinction): I help individuals and couples who are struggling with relationships. I am constantly updating my knowledge in this field. Further training in Couples Counselling: 'Healing Toxic Injuries in Love Relationships: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)' with Dr. Sue Johnson;  'After the Affair: Rebuilding Relationships After Infidelity' by C.O.S.R.T

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Experience:

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- I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years, including volunteering on mental health Helplines and supporting people with severe mental health issues and substance abuse.

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- I am proud to be a commissioned Counsellor for Victim Support's Bereavement by Homicide, which has given me the opportunity to work with clients who have experienced complex trauma.​​​​​​​​

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- I have worked with autistic children, young people and adults for a number of years. I worked for the National Autistic Society supporting families and doing 1-1 coaching sessions with young adults.

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Clients have described me as having a warm and compassionate approach. I create a safe space for you to bring whatever it is that you want to work through, and I will not judge anything you share with me in our sessions. 

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I offer a free 15-minute telephone or online video consultation for a brief discussion about what you would like support with and to answer any questions you might have. Beginning counselling can feel like a big step and I appreciate it is important for you to feel as comfortable about the process as possible. 

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I am a registered and accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). This means I have met the NCPS high quality standard as a competent, ethical and independent practitioner, and practice in accordance with the guidelines and code of ethics of the NCPS.

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