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It’s important for you to find the right counsellor, so here’s a bit about me you might find useful. 

After undertaking a one-year foundation course in counselling, my counselling career began by studying for a three-year post graduate diploma in psychodynamic counselling. This involved a combination of study of theoretical approach, clinical experience and extensive personal therapy.  After qualifying as a counsellor I under took further training in couples counselling and solution focused short term therapy.

My approach to counselling and therapy is to really listen to you, to help you make sense of your difficulties and help you find a way forward that is right for you. I offer a warm and straightforward approach and will help you find the right solutions for you.

My core counselling training is psychodynamic. The aim of psychodynamic counselling is to help us achieve insight and understanding about ourselves and our world. This insight forms the basis for change, in ourselves and in how we cope with things. I have undertaken further training in couples and relationship counselling, in solution focused therapy, in assessment processes and in bereavement and loss. My broad training enables me to draw on different approaches to find the right way to help you and your unique circumstances.

With a former career of over 15 years in Human Resources, I have a wealth of experience supporting individuals through work related challenges, including, stress management, career coaching, bullying and harassment, redundancy and retirement.

My qualifications and training include:

  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (2020)
  • Certificate in Bereavement Care (2015)
  • Accredited member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) (2011)
  • Post diploma training in Solution Focused Short Term Therapy (2010)
  • Post diploma training in Couples Counselling (2010)
  • Assessment Training (2010)
  • WPF Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (2009)
  • Mediation skills training (2003)
  • Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personal and Development (CIPD) (1999)
  • BA (hons) degree

Accreditation with the BACP

To become an accredited member of the BACP the counsellor has to have a significant number of practice hours and demonstrate their experience, competence and ability to practice in an ethical way. I became an accredited member of the BACP in 2011 and I adhere to and support their frame work for ethical practice.

An Experienced Counsellor and Therapist

Since 2006 I have been privileged to have been providing counselling across a range of settings, including counselling charities, a GP Practice, in bereavement care and since 2011 in my private practice, where I will be pleased to welcome you.

Professional Memberships