About Me
I offer counselling from a Humanistic Framework which is Trauma-Informed and Neurodiversity Affirming to people aged 18 and over. I am a warm and approachable person and I am here to support you with whatever you would like to bring to your counselling sessions. No matter the issue, we will work through it together, at your pace whether that is long-term or time-limited. You are welcome to contact me to book a free initial 15 minute session where we can discuss starting your counselling journey.
I welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, religions/spiritual experience, ethnicities, disabilities, neurodivergence (whether formally diagnosed or self diagnosed) and I am an active LGBTQIA+ ally. Please see below for further information about the training and professional development courses I have completed. I work to the ethical values and principles set out by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (2018).
I have supported people with many different issues including;
Bereavement
Trauma
Low Self-Esteem
Understanding Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, etc)
Domestic Abuse
Family Issues
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Life Changes
Low Mood
Self-Harm
Anger
Boundaries
Work/Employment Issues
Self-Acceptance
Body Image Issues/Body Positivity
Loneliness
Chronic Health Issues
and more.
I offer clients a confidential space free from judgment. I will meet you as the person you are and offer you empathy and acceptance around whatever you wish to bring to counselling. I exclusively work with clients on a one-to-one basis.
I provide counselling to people either online through Zoom video call or face-to-face sessions which are based in my counselling room in Waterlooville. Please contact me to discuss availability.
Qualifications
BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling (First Class)- The University of Chichester
Level 5 Diploma in Humanistic Counselling- The University of Chichester
Certificate in Counselling Skills- The University of Chichester
BSc (Hons) Psychology - The University of Buckinghamshire
Within my counselling degree I have completed modules in Diversity and Inclusion (including LGBTQIA+ issues in counselling), Brief Therapy, Professionalism, Creative/Expressive Arts, Humanistic Frameworks, Human Development, Attachment and Trauma.
Working Experiences
Throughout my career I have supported many people with varying issues and support needs. I view every person that I meet as the unique individual that they are. More recently I have worked in the following roles:
Bereavement counsellor for a local bereavement counselling charity.
Outreach worker for people experiencing domestic abuse with local support charities.
Providing support with local mental health charities.
Training and Continuous Professional Development Courses
Understanding Autism - Autism Hampshire
Trauma Informed Practice - Tidal Training
Understanding Self-Harm - Harmless
Bereavement Counselling - The Bereavement Counselling Charity
Counselling Online: A Coronavirus Primer - OpenLearn Create
Women and Gambling - GamCare
The A-Z of Inclusion- LGBTQIA+ Issues and mental health - Mind Out
Mental Health First-Aider - MHFA England
ABC of Trauma; Tier 2 Practitioner Training - Rock Pool