I am a Trauma Informed Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and an EMDR Therapy and Coaching Practitioner. I hold a MSc in Psychology with an advanced diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy (CBT/REBT). I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and an Accredited Professional Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

As a teenager I was particularly drawn to the arts. I acknowledged, even then that it was a passion, the days spent painting and drawing were my favourite and the lessons where I studied history of art were, to me then, pure bliss. A window into another world. Determined to work creatively I decided to study design at university where I focused on Printed Textile Design for fashion and interiors. Working in this industry for 15 years was very rewarding, it allowed me at this young age the opportunity to travel and experience a variety of surroundings.

While I was drawn to the creative, and visual arts, I had a natural curiosity about the human condition, understanding how people think, feel, and behave – subjects that are central to therapy. Therefore shifting to a career in psychology was a natural transition with an opportunity to expand on this interest and apply it in a therapeutic context.

I did a great deal of research into the various areas of counselling and Psychotherapy eventually choosing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Integrative Counselling further expanding my skills to include third wave models of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR. I then went back to university to study for my master’s and have been training and learning ever since.

I am passionate about the shifts accomplished by the people I meet as they take on the challenge of therapy and begin to change. As we work together there is always growth and new insights which is a constant inspiration.

There are a number of issues I can help you with some are listed below. However, please don’t think any problem is too small to bring to counselling. If it’s bothering you, it’s important.

  • overcoming anxiety, stress or burnout.
  • building self acceptance, compassion and confidence
  • developing responses to rumination and repetitive thoughts.
  • breaking unwanted habits and compulsive behaviours.
  • low mood and depression
  • anger management
  • bereavement/loss
  • life transitions
  • relationship/friendship issues
  • change in family dynamics
  • parenting issues
  • depression
  • identity
  • addiction
  • bullying
  • anger
  • unhelpful thought patterns
  • work/academic pressure
  • illness

Training, Qualifications and Experience

  • MSc Psychology – Northumbria University
  • EMDR Training: EMDR in Trauma Therapy and Coaching. (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) – EMDR Centre, London
  • Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Dist) – College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, London
  • Advanced Diploma CBT/REBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy) – College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, London
  • Diploma CBT/REBT
  • Certificate in Blended Counselling and Ethics
  • BA (Hons) – Nottingham Trent University
  • Working with Shame (2019)
  • Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation. 2019
  • Poly Vagal Theory (Deb Dana). 2020
  • Rewind Therapy (Dr David Muss) – IRATT
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy ACT. 2019
  • BACP Certificate of Proficiency

Anxiety UK

I am also an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist providing therapeutic support to the charity’s members and partner beneficiaries. I am subject to Anxiety UK’s regular monitoring of my professional qualifications, supervision, continual professional development, insurance and professional body membership in addition to complying with the ethical framework and professional standards set down by my registered governing body.

I have worked with clients dealing with the overwhelming general anxieties, social anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, modern day stresses, PTSD, addiction, depression, cancer, dealing with work-life balance. I have had specific training in developing parental skills and knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy so they can help and teach their children.

Accreditation

I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society. The society is a not for profit organisation externally verified by the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register programme. Accountable to the UK Parliament. They oversee the nine statutory bodies which oversee health professionals in the UK.

I follow their codes of ethics  and constitution clients have an established 

Read more about the Anxiety UK Approved Therapist scheme. You can also find out about becoming a member of Anxiety UK to be able to access therapy via the charity.

I receive regular supervision with an Accredited Supervisor and attend ongoing continual professional development (CPD) in line with the BACP and NCPS guidelines.