​I am a professional counsellor with an advanced Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling (Level 6). My training was completed at the highly regarded Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC). This level of training means I am equipped to work with deep-seated long-term issues - such as trauma, repeating emotional and relational patterns or persistent life challenges. ​

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I offer sessions for an agreed period of time or on an ongoing basis, depending on your needs.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means I adhere to their professional standards and ethical framework. I am also fully insured.

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As well as my private practice in Old Town, I am a volunteer counsellor at IPSUM. 

My experience includes but is not limited to: stress, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement, self-harm, self-esteem and confidence struggles.​

 

​My decision to train as a counsellor was influenced by my firsthand experience of the value of counselling and I felt drawn to helping others in this way.

Prior to my counselling training, I supported young people on a pastoral level.  I also worked in the financial services industry for  15 years and I appreciate the complexities that may be encountered in the corporate world as well as within education.

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Approach - how I work:

 

As an integrative counsellor, my approach draws from different therapeutic modalities, to ensure sessions are attuned to you and your individual needs. I value a holistic approach to wellbeing, which considers the body and mind connection. I offer a collaborative approach and will support you by listening, offering gentle challenge and different perspectives where it may be useful. Our work may involve exploring your thoughts, body sensations, feelings and patterns of behaviours, to enable you to make sense of the difficulties you are facing.  I offer creative interventions if this feels beneficial, such as working with stones, drawing and guided meditations.  You may wish to explore experiences from the past that may be impacting you now, in the present.  However we choose to work together, I am interested in everything you have to bring and it will inform our work together.

I believe in the transformative power of the process of counselling: meaningful and purposeful insights often bringing greater clarity to your individual experiences and leading to positive shifts.

 

Next steps: 

​I appreciate it can feel daunting to reach out for the first time - I will do my best to put you at ease and help you feel comfortable. ​

 

​Please get in touch to arrange a no obligation call, up to 15 mins, to ask any questions you may have and/or give you an opportunity to consider what it might be like to work together.  If you decide to take the next step, we will arrange a first session for an initial assessment, to gather key information and discuss in more detail what brings you to counselling at this time.   I welcome all enquiries and would love to hear from you.

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Note:

Current availability: Thursday between 8am and 7pm. Other days and times may be available, so please don't hesitate to ask at the enquiry stage. 

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​​Concession rates available for students in full time education (ages 18 & over).

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