My Approach

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I work as an Integrative Counsellor, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and tools to shape our work together. This allows me to tailor the therapy to your unique needs as one way of working doesn’t suit everyone.

My core training is in Person‑Centred Therapy, CBT tools, and Transactional Analysis, and I weave these together in a way that supports you as an individual.

At the heart of my approach is the belief that you are the expert on your own life. My role is to offer the core conditions of empathy, acceptance, and genuineness, creating a space where you can explore your experiences safely and at your own pace.

Sometimes looking at past experiences, including childhood can help you understand how certain patterns or feelings have developed. Gaining this awareness can open up new choices and possibilities for how you move forward.

My work is trauma‑informed, which means I pay close attention to safety, choice, and collaboration. The aim is never to re‑live the past, but to understand your story in a way that brings clarity, compassion, and new possibilities.

I am also committed to being neurodiversity‑affirming. I value and respect different ways of thinking, feeling, processing, and communicating, so that you can show up as your authentic self without pressure to mask or adapt.


Experience

Alongside my private practice, I’m currently part of a secondary school counselling team, supporting students, staff and parents with a wide range of emotional and wellbeing needs. I also run parent workshops and groups, creating a space for parents to reflect on their own mental health and feel more confident in supporting their children through the ups and downs of school life.

I work as an associate counsellor with PAM Wellness Group, offering short‑term, solution‑focused support to people accessing their workplace Employee Assistance Programme. My role is to provide a safe, steady space to explore challenges and find practical ways forward.

I have supported individuals navigating pregnancy‑related challenges, including fertility problems, baby loss and birth trauma, through my work in a specialist charity setting.

Across all of my roles, I’m committed to offering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible service. Every person’s story is unique, and I work with you to help make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move towards the changes that matter.


Qualifications

Registered Member of the British Association Counselling Psychotherapy

Diploma Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People

Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Neurodivergent Clients

Certificate in Bereavement Counselling (Dr. John Wilson)

Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling


Ongoing Professional Development

I am committed to continuous learning and regularly undertake further training to deepen my practice and stay informed of the latest developments in the field. My CPD includes:

Working with Anxiety and Depression

Trauma Awareness and Working in a Trauma-Informed Way

Working with Shame

The Inside of Autism – The Autistic Advocate

Understanding Autism and ADHD

The Stressed-Out Brain

PACE Training – Dan Hughes

Reducing Parental Conflict

Working with Suicide and Self-Harm

Relational Trauma and Attachment


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