About me.

My interest in helping others began in my early career supporting disabled people to live independently as part of a sports and social group. I went on to study BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies along with Therapeutic Skills enabling me to deliver relaxation training through the use of breathing relaxation and progressive muscle relaxation which help with the management of stress related issues.

Moving forward with my career and education, I have worked as a mental health support worker and mental health and wellbeing officer in community and higher education settings. I support clients experiencing difficulties using counselling and mindfulness practice. I completed my post graduate diploma and MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and began practising as a Counsellor in 2015. Starting my private practice in 2019.

Qualifications.

• BSc (Hons) Counselling Studies with Therapeutic Skills

• Certificate; Stress Management Training

• PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Training)

• MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Training)

• Advanced Certificate in Supervision

I also have a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

I am an Accredited Member of BACP (MBACP - Accred).

In accordance with BACP guidelines, I engage in monthly supervision and continuous professional development.

Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision Experience.

My work as a counsellor is delivered online or via telephone. I have supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, domestic and sexual abuse, relationship and family issues, work-related stress and childhood difficulties and/or traumas. In my work I recognise everyones experience is different and it is important to put the client at the centre of their feelings and emotions. I use a variety of techniques from my training and experience, which include cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. I am not there to fix the issues as such, but to be there alongside the client on their journey to discovering their own answers and potential.

I have extended experience within Higher Education which includes the development of FdSc Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills degree. My experience as a lecturer supported the delivery of this programme to the future generation of counsellors. I have worked extensively in supporting students academically and pastorally within a counselling and psychoeducational capacity.

I have provided drop in services and individual counselling to local businesses and their employees on an ad hoc basis, on-site as well as online.

I have delivered more intensive therapy programmes through contract work as a live-in Counsellor for a treatment centre in Europe.

I offer supervision to support other counsellors with their caseload of clients.