About Me

I decided I wanted to become a counsellor and psychotherapist many years ago when I started having counselling myself, following the breakdown of my first marriage. I was in a bad place, felt lost, my confidence was shattered, and I was a shadow of my former self.

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I’d never had counselling before but knew I needed to talk to someone other than friends or family, and taking the plunge was the best thing I ever did. My counsellor helped me believe in myself again and thankfully I was able to turn my life around. From that moment, I knew that one day, I wanted to help other people understand themselves more clearly and navigate emotional or life difficulties in a safe, supportive space, just like my counsellor had done for me.

So, in my early fifties I decided to embark on a journey to become an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. To date, I have achieved a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice, Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory and I hold an acreditted certificate in Walk and Talk Therapy, amongst other qualifications. 
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Being an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist means I take a flexible approach to therapy, drawing on a range of therapeutic models such as person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help clients make sense of life challenges and grow as individuals.

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I work collaboratively with clients to tailor counselling sessions according to their needs, goals and preferences. It’s not about me giving advice or telling someone what to do. It’s about giving people the space to reflect, gain insight, and make choices that feel right for them.
 

Being a registered member (NCS22-05279) of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) means I adhere to its Code of Ethics and will always act ethically, professionally, with the welfare of clients central to my work. You can also rest assured that anything you share with me in our sessions will be treated in complete confidence.