Hi and thank you for visiting my page. I have always been passionate about helping others and usually the “go to” person amongst family and friends when they needed a listening ear!
I was actually awarded a "wet shoulder award" in 2012 by my colleagues as they said I was always available for people to cry on!
I realised how valuable and helpful counselling was for me when I was going through a difficult time in my life. It helped me to identify the causes and patterns that were contributing to my difficulties and also helped me to better understand and accept myself.
I absolutely love being a therapist!
As an integrative counsellor, I use a number of different approaches from various schools of counselling and human psychology according to your individual needs. My aim is to empower you to live a more enjoyable life – whatever that looks like for you.
I work with your past and your present - even though we can't change the past, I believe we can change your present by understanding your past!
My Experience
I have worked for BUPA's Employee Assistance helpline offering emotional and practical support to callers.
I also have experience of offering counselling services in GP surgeries and I have also worked with my local Council and other local agencies in offering counselling to women who have gone through or going through domestic abuse.
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy ("BACP“) & National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society ("NCPS").
I adhere to their code of ethics and values and I have an ongoing commitment to continuing professional development so that my skills are always up to date.
I also have Clinical Supervision monthly. Clinical Supervision is a formal and collaborative process that keeps me accountable and ensures that I am working ethically with you.
Therapists are known as "wounded healers" and that's because we have all experienced our own heartbreak, major life setbacks, disappointment and trauma but we survived and thrived and now want to help others to do the same.
