Why Therapy?

Sometimes in life, no matter how many friends, relatives or close colleagues we may have, it can feel difficult to talk about what is causing our pain or discomfort.Counselling is a completely unique experience of communicating with another person without fear of judgement.  Through professional Counselling, you can find a safe space for you to be listened to in a way that you will feel heard.

My Approach

I qualified in 2007 as an Integrative Counsellor. This allows me to work with you using a style that suits your individual uniqueness  and needs.My approach places emphasis upon developing a trusting therapeutic relationship between Counsellor and Client. This can then provide a secure base from which to explore issues and difficulties. As an Accredited registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) I work by a code of ethics and framework which helps to keep both client and counsellor safe.Sometimes the focus may be on specific difficulties or life goals and in my approach although I will not advise, we can look at which goals are achievable or realistic. The goals or needs of a client may also change during the counselling process; this can be due to personal growth , a sense of acceptance, peace or new awareness. Although the aim will always be to find a way together that enables you, the client, to move forward in your life.

I Specialise In:

Bereavement - Including living loss & Infant loss
Relationships
Stress
Anxiety
Autism
Self- esteem
Depression
Trauma
Identity Issues
Sexual abuse
Family Carers
Life Transitions

Experience

Private Practice since 2009 - One to one sessions with Adults.Experience in working within a GP setting helping adult clients with various issues from low self-esteem to panic attacks.Four years combined at St Christophers Hospice, London. Working as a Bereavement Counsellor and Palliative Care Assistant in the community.‘Theplace2Be’ a charity organisation for children in schools.Gateway Connect, based in Thurrock UK. Sessional School Counsellor.Three years with Bexley Local Authority as a Foster carer.

Qualifications & Training

July 2023 - TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) - The Windsor Forest Colleges GroupNovember 2021 - The Foundation for Infant LossApril 2020 - Dealing with Distress: working with suicide and Self-harm Online Training- provided by PODS/ Carolyn Spring.March 2020 - 3day course in Online Therapy, provided by The Online Therapy Institute in response to Covid-19 for Counsellors, Psychotherapists & MH professionals.Oct 2019 - March 2020 - Couples Dynamics - by Ruth Morgan MA snr Accred BACP, UKCP Reg, Relate.2010 - Working with Children & Young People – Gateway Connect, Purfleet, Thurrock2009 - Induction Training with Children in Schools – The Place 2 Be. Angel Gate, City RD London2005-2007 - Post Grad. Diploma in Integrative Counselling – Inter-Psyche Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies in partnership with Kent & Medway NHS2007 - Certificate in Bereavement Support – St. Christopher’s Hospice, Sydenham. London (SLABS)2005 - Certificate in Counselling skills – Inter-Psyche

Contact

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or queries. All forms of contact below are safe and confidential.

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