A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
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About me
I have been a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist for over twelve years and I am a Senior Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I have worked within the NHS as a psychotherapist and addictions counsellor and in the private sector as a clinical lead in a workplace counselling setting. I have freelance writing experience in the mental health field and audit, exam marking and quality verification experience in counselling.
I now run a busy private practice, where I work with clients across a range of issues and offer supervision to other therapists too. I have over ten years of experience in working remotely via video, telephone or text chat.
My qualifications include a PhD (Goldsmiths, University of London) that explored higher education, including mental health, a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a certificate in counselling supervision and a diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy.
I have a MA Social Research (Goldsmiths, University of London, Distinction) and a BA (Hons) Philosophy and Sociology (University of Sussex, First Class). Before training as a therapist I worked in teaching, mentoring and research.
Personally, I have a rich and diverse lived experience with the ups and downs that we all go through in life. I have travelled widely, lived abroad and speak a second language. I'm reflective, thoughtful, empathic, open-minded and a creative problem solver.
Speak in confidence
Sessions take place in a safe space, either in-person or remotely, where I will listen with sensitivity, empathy, and without judgement. Your thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.
Problem solve
Therapy can give you techniques you can use to help you gain a better understanding of what’s causing your problems and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.
Make healthier choices
Through working together, I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, healthier choices moving forward.
What issues can counselling and psychotherapy help with?
I’m very experienced in dealing with a range of issues, including:
- Challenging or traumatic childhoods
- Family problems
- Parenting
- Neurodiversity
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Work-related problems
- Health conditions
- Addictions
This list is in no particular order and is not exhaustive. If you are dealing with an issue not mentioned here, please don't hesitate to get in touch to find out more about how we might work together.
Sessions & availability
I offer counselling and psychotherapy sessions by video, telephone or text chat. I also offer supervision by video and telephone. If you require face-to-face sessions please get in touch to discuss this further.
Appointments are available during the day, evenings and at weekends. Most counselling and psychotherapy appointments are 50 minutes.
I use psychodynamic, person centred and cognitive behavioural (CBT) techniques in my work with clients, integrating aspects of these approaches to best support each person and their situation.
Sessions can take place either over the short-term or long-term, depending on individual needs and circumstances. We can decide together which approach would be best for you and review this regularly.
Location & fees
I’m located in Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex although most of my work is currently remote, by telephone, video or text chat. Please contact me if you’d like to work face-to-face and we can discuss this further.
I charge between £45 and £60 for counselling and psychotherapy sessions, depending on the type of session (face-to-face, video, telephone or text chat) and frequency of appointments. I offer some reduced rate appointments for students and those who would find it difficult to pay the full fee, please get in touch if you would like to discuss fees further.
For qualified counsellors and psychotherapists I charge £65 for 1.5 hours of supervision. I offer student and reduced rate fees so please don’t hesitate to contact me for further details.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or if you would like to arrange an initial appointment.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.