Welcome to my page! Perhaps you've been thinking about starting counselling for a while. I would encourage you to take the step and get in touch. It's undoubtedly scary to start talking about personal challenges, but like most counsellors, I know what it feels like to be a client as well and I will make the process of opening up as comfortable as it can be. I offer a warm, approachable, accepting and non-judgemental environment.
About me and my practice
I've been in private practice since 2009 and in 2011, when we relocated for 6 months due to my husband's job, I rather abruptly had to start counselling online! It is now a large part of my private practice and has grown bigger since the pandemic.
I have been told I am approachable and easy to talk to. I consider myself an integrative practitioner and work using a range of theories including 'person-centred', 'attachment theory,' 'Compassion Focused Therapy' and 'Cognitive Behavioural Therapy' (CBT). I am open to feedback and invite regular reviews. I am warm, empathic and down to earth.
I work with individual adults on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life, increase your well-being and to live with a greater sense of freedom.
We meet for an initial session and then you can decide if you would like further sessions. It is important you feel comfortable with me, as it is widely understood that it is the relationship between client and counsellor which is the determining factor in leading to a successful outcome.
Experience
In addition to my private practice, I have worked with an employee assistance programme and the online service Xyla Digital Therapies which is part of NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT). I also spent 2.5 years working as a staff counsellor for a government department.
I have helped clients who have experienced difficulties with: abuse - addictions - anger - anxiety - baby loss - bereavement and loss - cancer - childhood memories - depression - diabetes - disability - disappointment - divorce and separation - eating disorders - fear - guilt - shame -illness - infertility- loneliness - low self esteem - redundancy - relationship issues - stress - workplace issues or unemployment.
Whatever your difficulty, counselling can help.
Qualifications
I have an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) awarded by CPCAB. Prior to this, I did Volunteer Alcohol Counsellor Training and a Certificate in Christian Counselling. I have also completed The Foundation for Infant Loss Training and the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) Foundation Course in Infertility Counselling. I am an accredited registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I undertake regular Continuing Professional Development to refresh and enhance my skills. In recent years I have completed courses in written word therapy, Solution- Focused Brief Therapy, and online therapy.
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP (Accred)
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Initial Consultation
The initial session is a chance for you to see if you feel comfortable with me. After this, if you decide you would like to work with me, I will suggest we have six sessions together. At the sixth session we review how your counselling is going and organise further sessions, if that is what you would like.
Fees
I choose to charge £50 for online sessions which is £5 less than my in-person rate. This is to recognise that I have fewer overheads online.
When I Work
If you are flexible I can normally fit you in and arrange sessions on a week by week basis according to our mutual availability.
If you want a regular slot, my current availability includes Wednesdays day time and Thursday evenings.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Zoom, WhataApp, Skype
Area
Surrey
