About

About me

I view entering into a therapeutic relationship as an act of bravery and a leap of faith.

It will involve stepping out of your 'comfort zone'.

Building trust in our relationship is a journey I never underestimate and a privilege that I never take for granted; it's what I love about my job.

I aim to put you at ease so that we can explore anything and everything you choose to bring to our sessions.

I am a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and hold a valid DBS and professional indemnity insurance. I have a background in teaching that continues to contribute to my client work.   

I hold a BSc in Psychology from the University of Leicester (2000), a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Leeds (2002), a Post Graduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills (2019) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2021) from Leeds Beckett University. Additionally, I have trained with organisations such as Bradford Bereavement Service, Cruse, Sue Ryder and Mind.

About you

If what you have read about me as a therapist appeals to you as a client, we can arrange an initial consultation to explore how we might work together.

I am interested in why you are seeking counselling; you may wish to describe any previous experiences of counselling you have had.

You may wish to express what you feel your current support systems include- such as family and friends- and think about what you would like to achieve through therapy.

If we decide to work together, we can agree a mutually convenient way to engage.

As the relationship becomes established, clients may sometimes wish to bring personal documents to demonstrate their world view, such as photographs and family trees.  

Other clients might wish to express themselves by drawing diagrams in the session or using metaphors to describe their thoughts, feelings and experiences. Everything you bring is treated with the greatest respect.

What I Can Help With

  • Couples & Individuals

  • Bereavement and loss

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Parenting problems

  • Difficulties at work

  • Stress and anxiety

  • Separation and divorce

  • Illness

  • Abuse

  • Confidence and self esteem

  • Self-awareness

  • Current problems

  • Long-running issues

  • Behaviour patterns

  • Childhood issues