Qualifications

Diploma in Psychotherapy Clinical Supervision

Therapeutic Approach

Therapeutic Consultation, Wellbeing Assessment, Psychodynamic

Membership body

BACP (Accred.)

Years practicing

10 years

Issues worked with

Learning difficulties (general), Adoption, Attachment issues, Bereavement, Childhood abuse, Cultural identity, Drugs, Gambling, Autism spectrum disorder, Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), Bipolar Disorder, Personal growth/wellbeing, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Social anxiety, Spirituality/Religion, Insomnia, Loneliness, Physical health, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, ADHD/ADD, Personality disorders, Alcohol, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Family issues/relationships, Fertility and pregnancy, Addiction, Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Bullying, Depression, Chronic or acute health conditions, Disordered eating, Anger, Parenting, Rape/sexual assault, Sexual identity, Sexual matters, Grief/Loss, PTSD, Phobias, Romantic Relationships, Confidence/Self-esteem, Self-harm, OCD, Trauma, Gender identity (incl. dysphoria).

Special interest areas

My practice is focussed on helping those who experience challenging and difficult circumstances that have negatively impacted their way of being. I have years of experience working with Neurodiverse clients, and this is indeed a passion of mine. I work with both adults and children & young people. Working with adults, my area of specialist interest centres around health anxiety, self-empowerment, living with challenge, deeper understanding of self, relationships, and enhancement of communication with not only self but with the world around you. Working with children and young people. I hold a certificate in Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People. This is a real passion of mine. I use play therapy (art, song, reading, exploration using images ....whatever works!) to help children and/or young people to engage in their sessions, creating a safe space in which to explore any issues they wish to bring to therapy. Specialist interests when working with children and young people circle around self-acceptance, self-empowerment, communication skills, anxiety reduction and self-care. .

Personal Statement

As a therapist who is passionate about my work, I offer a direct, team-work approach with my clients. The aim being to work together, developing a trusting therapeutic relationship in which to explore and unpack anything my client wishes to bring to therapy. We will work with a psychoeducational approach, offering tools for my client to use out-with sessions to reduce stress and enhance wellbeing. The sessions are a safe space, appropriately paced in order to help my client heighten self-awareness of deeper emotional and physical responses to difficult past and/or current experiences or situations. With this deeper understanding of self comes development of authenticity, ability to understand emotional responses to create fulfilment, wellbeing and balance towards living your best life.