I am a fully qualified, experienced and trauma informed counsellor and clinical supervisor, practicing in a predominately person-centred way with the relationship at the heart of therapy, providing you with a warm, supportive, secure and confidential space to explore how you really feel. It is my belief that by offering a non-judgmental, and authentic relationship that healing and change can take place. I offer four ways of working. The more traditional face-to-face talking and/or creative therapy. Online, telephone and outside therapy for people aged 14+.

For children I offer person centred play sessions. Play is the natural medium for children to ‘act out’ their experiences, helping them to explore and make sense of their inner world. Raising confidence, self esteem and to become more resilient.

My initial career was in education starting as an LSA and then training to be a learning mentor, supporting children  with their behavourial, emotional and social needs. Which led to my interest and training in counselling.

I  worked for 10 years with HBBS Counselling, alongside my private practice, as a counsellor, safeguarding lead and clinical lead, working with children, young people and adults. 

In 2016, I was honoured to travel to Kenya to work, rest and play alongside the extraordinary vulnerable boys and girls at Rafiki Mwema. Please see Rafiki Mwema page for further information.

As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I adhere to a strict code of ethics, which includes on-going supervision and continuing professional development.

I offer both short and long-term counselling for adults, young people and children 5+.

Qualifications:

Dip HE Child and Adolescent Counselling

Cert Counselling Skills Using the Arts

Cert in Online & Telephone Counselling

Adv Cert Clinical Supervision incl Online & Telephone

CPD

I believe in the importance of continuing professional development to keep in line with new progressions in the counselling industry. Some of the courses I have attended include:

BACP Certificate of Proficiency

• The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Survivors & Their Families
• Drug & Alcohol Abuse
• Bereavement & Loss
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Safeguarding Children Levels 2 and 3
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 2 and 3
• Working with Angry Children
• Enabling Children & Young People to Speak  About Feelings Through: Clay, Puppets, Story Telling and Sandplay.
• Raising Awareness of Asperger Syndrome
• Advanced Knowledge of working with ADHD
• Working with Neurodivergence in the Therapy Room
• Young People & Gender Identity
• Gender & Transgender Identity
• A Pluralistic Approach To Therapy
• Relational Depth in Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Attachment & Loss
• An Introduction to Outside Therapy
• Understanding Trauma
• Processing Trauma
• Working with IFS (Internal Family Systems)