I know from personal experience that reaching out for help and support can feel quite daunting. Seeking someone to talk to and feel comfortable with so that you can trust them to listen as you speak what's on your mind can feel challenging. But it can also be rewarding and offer an insight into your thoughts and emotions and what is going on for you right now.
About me and my practice
Do you feel that you are struggling with emotions, or that they are 'all on top of you', or you would like to untangle your thoughts with someone who can listen, ask the relevant questions and help you make sense of them in a warm and confidential environment, then please reach out.
I am humanistically trained with my main approach grounded in Person Centred Therapy. What does this mean? It means that you can talk to someone who will ask the right questions to enable you to find the best answers for you; there is no judgement, and I wont tell you what to do. You are free to explore the reasons why you have come to counselling and will be supported in finding your own solutions and a way forward that feels right and appropriate for you.
Experience
I have a background working with young people and adults, along-side my private practice. I work for a local charity, Youth Concern, in Aylesbury with young people aged 13-25. My experience working within Youth Concern has enabled me to develop my understanding and skills in risk management relating to depression, anxiety, and suicide ideation. I support people with a range of issues including, life changes and loss, work or exam stresses, sexual/physical health issues, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, anger management and family or relationship problems.
I have a special interest in relationship issues where there are challenges within maternal and partner communication.
I also volunteered with MIND counselling adults with a wide range of presentations from anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Qualifications
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Understanding Autism
Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
BACP registered
BACP Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)
Doctorate in Behavioural Psychopharmacology
BSc Neurobiology
Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Full Indemnity Insurance
Professional Membership
MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Friday, 3 November 2023
Initial Consultation
I offer an initial (10-15 min) consultation, usually over the phone so that each of us can find out a little more about what you are looking for and what can be offered.
Fees
From £55 per session. Concessions and packages are offered on a client-by-client basis.
When I Work
Mon - Fri (and Saturday mornings)
Therapeutic Approach
Humanistic (person-centred)
Video Platforms
TEAMs
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Buckinghamshire
