There are times when we all need extra support to cope with lifes inevitable challenges which can present themselves in many different ways. My role is to offer you a caring, compassionate and confidential space to support you in finding your own way forward in coping with these challenges, and to help you make sense of any thoughts or feelings that you wish to share. I am a qualified and accredited counsellor with over thirteen years experience of working with young people and adults.
About me and my practice
I work as an integrative counsellor which means that my practice is influenced by a variety of approaches, including humanistic, psychodynamic, existential, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Working in this way enables me to tailor my approach to meet your individual needs as best I can, whilst respecting your own pace and depth of the counselling process.
The core aspect of my approach is to work on building a trusting relationship and supportive environment, and to help you feel as comfortable as possible in exploring any thoughts or feelings that may arise.
Experience
Through working in a variety of roles within special needs and mainstream schools for over ten years, I was fortunate enough to be part of different multi-disciplinary teams, and felt hugely inspired and influenced by the therapists who I worked alongside. After taking some time out to travel, and through having my own therapeutic experiences I decided to embark on the journey of becoming a counsellor & psychotherapist. I completed a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Roehampton, and since then have undertaken additional training in areas including School & Adolescent Counselling, Working with Neurodiversity in Therapy, DBT, CBT, and Online & Telephone Counselling.
I have worked as a counsellor for young people and adults in a variety of settings including mental health charities, carers organisations, health centres, schools and colleges. I moved from London in 2018 and set up private practice offering counselling and psychotherapy. I am committed to my role as a counsellor and to developing my therapeutic practice, so I regularly participate in additional training around various issues including anxiety, depression, anger, stress, trauma, bereavement, self esteem, mindfulness & self soothing strategies, attachment styles, personality disorders, self harm and eating disorders. I place great value on learning from other professionals so I continue to engage in regular professional development workshops, training and supervision.
Qualifications
.BSc (Hons) Integrative Counselling (UKCP Accredited Course) 2009 - 2012 University of Roehampton
.Post Qualification Diploma in Adolescent and School Counselling - 2013 - 2014 Metanoia Institute
Additional Training:
.Diploma in DBT - 2024
.Anxiety Certification Course - 2024
.Working with Neurodivergent Women - 2024
.Diploma in CBT - 2023
.Working with Neurodiversity in the Workplace - 2024
.Certificate in Working Creatively with Nesting Dolls - 2023
.Working with Children & Young People with Trauma 2023
.Working with Trauma and the Body 2023
.Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Men - 2023
.Working with Suicide & Self Harm - 2022
.Working with Mental Health & the Body, Treating Trauma - 2021
.Foundation Course in Online and Telephone Counselling - 2020
Additional Information
As a registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), member of the BACP Children and Young People Division and member of the Private Practice Division, I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and the Supplementary Guidance for Working Online. I also hold professional insurance and a DBS certificate.
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP (Accred)
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 25 April 2024
Initial Consultation
If you are looking for a counsellor and decide to get in contact, then the first step would be to arrange an initial counselling session. This session is an opportunity for you to get a feel for the process and to decide if you would like to continue. There is no pressure to commit to continuing; the most important thing is that you find a counsellor who is right for you, and who you feel able to trust and connect with. If you did choose to continue, we would arrange a regular time to meet each week and each session would last for up to 1 hour. The counselling process is unique to each individual and can be short or long term, but is reviewed during our work together.
Fees
1 hour counselling session: £60
When I Work
Working hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday - online/telephone
Current availability:
Monday afternoon
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Zoom, Skype
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Wiltshire
