Focused and constructive counselling can help to clarify the issues, gain a more helpful perspective and decrease the sense of isolation. By developing tools and strategies that strengthen their inner resources, we can reduce stress and fear, and increase our sense of personal power
I have a constructive and practical approach where we work together to make the changes you want to see.
About me and my practice
My approach is integrative, combining various therapeutic models with my academic support experience. I may draw from techniques from cognitive, behavioural or mindfulness approaches, transactional analysis, focusing, compassion focused therapy and more.
Experience
I am a qualified counsellor with experience working with adults in NHS services and young people in education.
I am registered and accredited with the BACP which is a professional body, regulating counsellors and psychotherapists. This means that I follow their code of ethics and they can hold me accountable for my professional practise. Click on the logo below to see my entry on the BACP register.
During my training I undertook three counselling placements. The first was at SWEDA, a charity that supports people affected by eating disorders. The second was at Mangotsfield Secondary School, counselling 11-16 year olds. The most recent was with Oasis-Talk, a company which provides psychological services for the NHS. Here I provided counselling to adults who had been referred through their GPs. I currently work part-time at a school in Dorset.
I undertake regular supervision and continuing professional development. These are some of the short courses and workshops I have completed in the last few years.
Eating Disorders
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Working with Parent and Family Dynamics
Child Sexual Abuse
Trauma and the Body Somatisation and Dissociation
Safeguarding Children and Adults
Compassion Focused Approaches to Working with Trauma
Qualifications
I completed an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at Iron Mill College in Exeter and followed this with a Professional Certificate in Adolescent Counselling from Monash University in Australia.
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP (Accred)
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 17 April 2025
Fees
£55 per session
When I Work
I currently only have availability on a Friday during the day
Therapeutic Approach
Pluralistic
Video Platforms
Google meet
Area
Somerset
