I am an experienced BACP Accredited Counsellor working with adults and couples and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, and support you as your therapist.  I work primarily online using zoom and I also offer counselling outdoors in nature for clients based in the Lichfield area.

When I first had counselling, I found that the nurturing, supportive relationship offered by my counsellor was key; it helped me feel safe to explore my problems.

It affirmed my belief that good relationships have the power to help build our own sense of self-acceptance and esteem and repair the hurts and traumas that affect our lives.

I understand that our relationship is key to helping you to feel safe, valued and listened to, and this is at the heart of my practice.  I offer a warm, empathic, non-judgemental space where I hope you will feel heard, understood and accepted. As a trained Person-Centred counsellor, I am client-led in my practice and open to working with the issues that you wish to bring to therapy.

In relationship counselling, I support the communication between you both as a couple. I believe it is important that you are both listened to and valued equally as individuals in our counselling sessions.

I have experience working with clients on a wide range of issues and have developed a special interest in:

• relationships and couples counselling
• the impact of neurodivergence (notably Autistic Spectrum Condition and ADHD) on individual clients and couples and their relationship including late diagnosis (especially in women)
• existential exploration/major life change
• bereavement and loss and
• eating distress.

Whatever difficulties you are facing, I am willing to work in depth to explore the emotional impact of significant life events on you and help you navigate your way through the changes they bring.  As counselling progresses, I will help you find more clarity and strength in yourself and a way forward that is right for you.

Thank you for reading my profile.  Please feel free to contact me if you wish to explore further or arrange an introductory call, I look forward to hearing from you.

Availability

I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays (pm) and Thursdays.  I work online via Zoom, email or telephone.  I offer outdoor therapy to clients local to Lichfield who wish to experience counselling in outdoor natural settings.

Ethical Framework

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Qualifications and experience

I’m a Registered and Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and have been in practice for over 10 years.

I have been in private practice for over 7 years and prior to this, I built my experience working with staff and students in Higher Education at three Universities, members of the local community at a local bereavement and loss charity and staff in the NHS.

I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling (Keele University).

I have a Diploma in Person-Centred Couples Counselling.

I trained as an online counsellor to Professional Member level at ACTO (Association for Counselling and Therapy Online).

I am insured and qualified to work nationally and internationally using zoom and email counselling.

Having gained a degree in languages and a Masters in International Studies, I enjoyed a career working in the Arts, European and education projects in the public sector and as a freelance consultant before training as a Counsellor in 2012.

I attend regular CPD training days keeping my skills and knowledge up-to-date so that I can help you in the best way I can.

Recent training includes:

• Building an effective Neurodivergent Affirming Practice
• ADHD in Women, including the impact of late diagnosis
• Couples Counselling including the impact of Neurodivergence on relationships, dealing with affairs etc
• Relationships in families & emotional wounds
• Suicide Prevention (Assist/Papyrus)
• Transactional Analysis (TA101)
• Trauma and Shame
• Dementia Awareness
• Compassion Fatigue
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Eating Distress – A Carer’s Perspective
• Rape and Sexual Violence – Societal Myths and Traumatic Reactions
• Identity – Can you Tell me who I am?
• Continuing Bonds in Bereavement and Loss

Fees

Individual counselling – £60 per hour session.

Couples counselling – £80 per hour session.

Contact details

Please feel free to contact me by calling or texting  07484 342078 or email me on [email protected]