Being trained in three complementary models of counselling allows me to adapt my approach to suit your individual needs.
About Me
As a therapist I work with people from many different walks of life, who have come to counselling for all sorts of reasons.
I welcome and respect everyone as an individual irrespective of background, ethnic origin, religious beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I initially worked for a large broadcasting corporation, progressing to a complex managerial role responsible for multiple teams in a busy 24/7 environment. I well understand the pressures of a demanding workplace.
I changed career direction by qualifying as a yoga teacher and then a counsellor while raising my children.
After teaching yoga and relaxation classes for 15 years, I have substantial experience in offering mindfulness and breathing practices which help alleviate anxiety and stress.
I am a Registered and Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the counselling professions.
In addition to my private practice, I previously worked for several years at:
Student Counselling Service at Royal Holloway, University of London
Windsor & Maidenhead Youth and Community Counselling Service
I can also provide sessions via BUPA.
If you have a Bupa health insurance policy which covers counselling/psychotherapy you can contact them to discuss the process of authorising sessions with me.
Since qualifying in 2014 I have delivered over 3,000 clinical hours of professional counselling/psychotherapy.
Qualifications
Certificate of Accreditation for Individual Practitioners: BACP
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Humanistic Counselling:
University of Greenwich (BACP Accredited course)
Certificate in Counselling Skills
BA (Hons) English Literature: University of Sussex
International Diploma in Teaching Yoga: FRYOG
I engage in a variety of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training and attend regular professional Supervision.
I have Professional Indemnity insurance, and a DBS Enhanced Certificate.
A selection of additional training includes:
Polyvagal Theory for trauma (with Deb Dana, author of 'The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy’)
Trauma and the body
Shame
Working with young people (3 day training)
Self-harm
Co-dependency (Royal Holloway University of London)
Loss and bereavement
Eating disorders and disordered eating with (Professor Julia Buckroyd, author of 'Understanding Your Eating’)
Sexual abuse
New Approaches to Working with Bodies Today (with Dr Susie Orbach)
Neuroscience, emotions and the body
Working with clients with a mental health diagnosis (x 3 days with Dr Rachel Freeth, author of 'Humanising Psychiatry and Mental Health Care')
Domestic Abuse (2 day training)
Working with racial and cultural difference
Grief works (with Julia Samuel, author of 'Grief Works')
Child protection
Single Session Therapy (with Professor Windy Dryden)
Moving Your Practice Online (Online Therapy Institute)
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