About Me
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), Certificate No. 48739, and I work in accordance with the Association's Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy.
"The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) is dedicated to social diversity, equality and inclusivity of treatment without discrimination of any kind." (Extract from the BACP Ethical Framework).
Professional Counselling Training
(to become a Registered Member of the BACP and be on the BACP accredited register of therapists)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling - at Masters level - University of Leicester (2 years).
- Certificate in Counselling Studies & Human Development - University of Leicester (2 years).
- Introduction to Counselling Skills as a foundation to the above course - Vaughan College (1 year).
Continuing Professional Development (post-qualification)
As a committed counselling practitioner I participate in regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Here are a few (not all) of the areas covered to date:
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PTSD - Intensive training in Somatic Trauma Psychotherapy for working with Post-traumatic Stress
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Bereavement therapy (Adults & Adolescents)
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Childhood Adversity & the Impact on Mental Heath
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Complex traumatic bereavement
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Grief & Loss
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Gender Diversity & Inclusion
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LGBTQI+ and Mental Health
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Difference & Diversity within Relationships
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Working Therapeutically with Children & Young People
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Self Harm &
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Suicidal Ideation
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Working with suicide bereavement
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Trauma, Dissociation and Recovery
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Childhood Abuse
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Anger
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Neurodiversity (with emphasis on Autism)
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Brief Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy
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Certificate in Supervision (Approved by the British Psychological Society)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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CAMHS 'Child Mental Health Working Together training'
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Understanding Personality Disorders
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Voice Hearing
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Creative Arts in the Therapeutic Setting
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Working with Shame
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Psychological Effects of Covid-19 on Mental Health and Wellbeing
My Approach to Counselling & Psychotherapy
Each person who decides to come for counselling and psychotherapy has different needs. I believe that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy; therefore I place great importance on building a safe and secure therapeutic space with you, respecting you as a unique individual. We work together to help you find a way forward. Some people want to look back and explore past experiences to see if they are causing current difficulties. Other people prefer to focus on the here and now and are looking for resources for strengthening their coping strategies. I will be alongside you as you explore the things that are important to you.
Current client base
Adults in person.
I also offer supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors.
*(Kindly note, I do not offer counselling to primary school age children)
Previous Experience
14 years counselling adults including:
- 8 years Private Practice
- 5 years at The Leicester Counselling Centre, where I was also an Assessor
- 2 years at the North Warwickshire Counselling Service, Nuneaton
10+ years Counsellor in permanent post in secondary school (11 - 16)
Occasional work as an Additional Hours Tutor on counselling courses at the University of Leicester.