ABOUT ME
I originally studied English Literature at university followed by a career in finance, working in sales and trading roles at global banks for over a decade. During those years I witnessed first hand the toll high levels of stress can take on mental health. Working long hours in a high-pressure environment, with constant stress and job insecurity, can easily lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, poor relationships, and the development of unhealthy coping mechanisms. This realisation led me to re-evaluate my own career path and consider the benefits of a more nurturing and fulfilling job. Whilst on an extended parenting career break I retrained as a complementary therapist and as a practitioner to work with people with eating disorders, and then as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
I have a busy private practice where I work with adult clients from all walks of life and who have are experiencing a wide range of issues. I offer both face-to-face and online sessions, which allows me to work with people from all over the UK.
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I have full public liability and indemnity insurance, an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate, and I practice under the ethical framework established by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means that I am committed to working with you in a safe and professional way that empowers you to identify what choices you have available to you and what resources you already possess.
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Due to the complex nature of the issues that clients bring to therapy, I am committed to continually improving my knowledge and skills through further educational training and CPD.
Counselling Qualifications
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Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Therapy
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Foundation Degree in Counselling
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Basic and Advanced Certificates in Online and Telephone Counselling
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Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
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Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling
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Certificate in Counselling Studies
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Certificate in Counselling Skills
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Diploma in Psychology
Further Professional Training / CPD
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How the Body Keeps the Score: Intensive Trauma Treatment
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Working with Trauma: Somatic-Based Interventions
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Working with Childhood Sexual Abuse: Hope For Healing
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Working with Shame
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Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice
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Working with Narcissistic Injuries and Neglect
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Working with Gender Diverse Clients
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Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Violence
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Working with Sibling Sexual Abuse
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Practitioner Skills Training in Treating Eating Disorders
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Relational Depth in Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Using Mindfulness in Counselling
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Grief and Bereavement Counselling Training