About Me
My life, like yours probably, hasn’t always gone to plan.
Some years ago I faced some very challenging personal and professional situations which caused me to take a change in direction. I was working in a toxic work environment whilst caring for a sick relative and juggling the rest of my life. I was unfulfilled, feeling drained and burnt out. I tried to power through for a long while until I realised I needed to stop, take stock and find the courage to make some changes.
What really helped at that time was talking to a therapist who helped me to understand myself better and see the bigger picture of my life. It required some commitment on my part and a ton of self-reflection but I couldn’t have made the changes I needed and wanted to, without her help and support.
Now having qualified as a counsellor and training as a CBT therapist I am happier and more fulfilled than I have ever been. I have found life skills that I use ongoingly to guide my practice and my life.
My Approach
My background is in person-centred therapeutic counselling, but I like to work in an integrative way, which means I draw on different models of counselling and use a variety of tools, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychoeducation and working creatively to help you understand yourself and your situation better. Each person is different and I am flexible, so we will find the best approach to suit you.
I also have a special interest in working with trauma and PTSD.
In addition to working in private practice, I volunteer as a counsellor with STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery), a Dorset based charity supporting and counselling clients through difficult times.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Diploma in Gestalt Therapy
Other things you might like to know…
Trauma Training – STARS (Sexual Trauma Violence and Recovery Services)
BACP – How to do counselling online coronavirus primer.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) and closely follow their guidelines to ensure safe, ethical best practice.
I have a current enhanced DBS certificate.
Fully insured.