I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor accredited to the National Counselling Society, trained in Integrative Counselling, incorporating a variety of recognised methodologies to best support you and meet your needs. I offer a safe, calm and confidential space to help you express your emotions and explore your worries and challenges, without judgement, at a pace that is comfortable for you. I work with adults and adolescents from 12 years upwards, having particular experience supporting teenagers with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, anger, eating disorders, self-harm, bullying, family issues and suicidal ideation.

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I believe that the quality of the relationship between the client and counsellor is key to the process of healing. By providing an empathic presence and developing trust I will help you gain a deeper understanding of how your past experiences and present choices might be preventing you from leading the life you want.

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Training, Qualifications and Experience

• Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

• Level 3 Aim Awards in Hypnotherapy

• Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education

• Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years Education

• BA Hons Degree in Drama and Education

• Comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Training

• Online video counselling training (in response to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions)

• Over 3 years experience providing 1:1 counselling support for  students (12-18 years old) within a secondary school setting

• Bereavement support for children (5-12 years old) at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice (voluntary)

• Over 6 years experience providing small group and 1:1 literacy teaching, language and behaviour support within secondary schools

• Supervising and  implementing individual home programmes (based on Applied Behavioural Analysis techniques) for children on the autism spectrum and children with other developmental and social difficulties

• Experience in working closely with other professionals and service providers.  These include Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists and Occupational Therapists

• I have full indemnity insurance and hold a current enhanced DBS certificate.  As an accredited member of the National Counselling Society I adhere to their ethical code of practice and undertake regular supervision to ensure professional and ethical practice