Counselling Qualifications

• Currently completing an MA in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy, Middlesex University

• BA (Hons) Counselling (1st), Middlesex University

 

I use an integrative approach in counselling, which emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship.  My practice is informed by several psychotherapeutic models and theories, including Person Centred, Attachment, Cognitive Behavioural, and Systemic.  Do not worry if you are unsure about what all of that means, it means I know a number of different methods that could help you.

 

Experience

I have worked with individuals from a range of backgrounds who have experienced or are experiencing challenges that have a negative impact on them.  This has included (but is not limited to) trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, core beliefs systems, parenting, neurodivergence, disability, illness, stress, relationships, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.

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Before starting a private counselling practice I worked for a domestic abuse charity, counselling survivors of domestic abuse, and a family centre, counselling parents struggling with the challenges of family life. 

 

I previously worked for a charity running courses in high schools that help participants build positive mental wellbeing and life confidence, and also for a charity that supports those seeking freedom from addiction.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

I have regular ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and professional supervision that supports me in my counselling and therapeutic practice, to the benefit of myself and my clients. 

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My CPD has included:​

• Working with trauma memories​

• Working with trauma triggers and flashbacks

• Domestic abuse and intimate partner violence

• Self-harm

• Telephone and e-counselling

• Working with shame

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Who do I work with?

I work with adults only (18+).  I do not offer couples counselling.  

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