I am a member of both the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I work in accordance with their ethical frameworks and professional guidelines. I have successfully achieved the BACP Certificate of Proficiency and am listed on the Children and Young People’s Accredited Register. I provide counselling for adults, children, and young people.
My initial training was as an Integrative Counsellor at Newman University, which qualified me to work with adults. I subsequently completed specialist training in counselling children and young people at the University of South Wales. In addition, I trained as a Bereavement Counsellor with Cruse Bereavement Support, where I continue to volunteer. Supporting bereaved individuals remains a particularly important and valued aspect of my practice.
Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked in education, teaching in the early years sector (3-5 year olds) before later teaching children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This experience gave me valuable insight into the challenges and pressures faced by children and young people today and inspired me to support them therapeutically. I have thoroughly enjoyed working both as a school counsellor and with children and young people in private practice.
I offer both short-term and long-term counselling for a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Abuse
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bereavement and loss
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Self-harm
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Work-related issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Relationship issues
I have supported children and young people experiencing depression, behavioural difficulties, OCD, self-harm, anxiety, family-related concerns, anger, bullying, low self-esteem, dyslexia, bereavement, and selective mutism.
When working with children, I incorporate creative counselling approaches such as sand tray work, drawing, painting, and modelling with coloured clay. These methods help children engage in the therapeutic process in a way that feels natural, accessible, and enjoyable. Children often learn and express themselves most effectively when they feel comfortable, engaged, and able to enjoy the activities they are undertaking.
- Professional Qualifications
- M.A. Counselling Children and Young People (University of South Wales)
- Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling (Newman University)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (Gloucester Counselling Service)
- Ascentis Level 2 Award in Bereavement Care
- Cruse Bereavement Care: Supporting Children and Young People
- B.Ed. (Hons) in Nursery and Primary Education (University of London)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (updated annually)
- Ascentis Level 3 Award in Supervision
- Advanced Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Including Online and Telephone Working
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Advanced Certificate in Safeguarding Children Level 2 (updated annually) (High Speed Training)
I regularly update my knowledge and skills by Continued Professional Development (CPD) workshops. This includes:
- Self Harm in Young People
- Creative Therapy
- Creative Writing in Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Introduction to Psychodrama
- ADHD in Adults
- Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Anxiety and Worry
- Working with Sexual Violence and Rape
- Supporting Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Working with Adult Clients and Mental Health Remotely
- Sexual Abuse
- Working with the Inner Child
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Working with Depression (CBT Behavioural Activation)
- Emotional Regulation
- Understanding Autism
- Creative Supervision
- CBT Training for Anxiety
- Understanding Body Image
- Play Therapy and Thera-Play Therapy
- Counselling ADHD
- Working with Shame
- Attachment Theory
- Autism-Informed Practice
- The Autism-Dialogue Approach
