Qualifications

L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, L5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, Person-centred, CBT (General), EMDR

Membership body

BACP (Accred.), MBACP (accred.)

Years practicing

6 years

Issues worked with

Attachment issues, Childhood abuse, Health anxiety, Identity issues, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Social anxiety, Loneliness, Sexuality, Suicidal thoughts, Personality disorders, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Depression, Anger, Rape/sexual assault, Sexual identity, PTSD, Self-harm, OCD, Trauma, Work-related issues, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Romantic Relationships, Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Bipolar Disorder, Confidence/Self-esteem, Disassociation, Family issues/relationships, Friendships, Leaving University, Low/Depressed Mood, Marriage, Perfectionism.

Special interest areas

My areas of interest include neurodiversity, especially ADHD and Autism in adults, as well as trauma and PTSD. My professional background is related to trauma of sexual abuse and its impact on the survivor. Sexual abuse especially in childhood can leave very painful memories causing an individual to feel disconnected, self-loathing, unable to trust and therefore very lonely. Issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression are often a result of traumatic experiences which I am happy to explore with you and help you to understand. .

Personal Statement

I am an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist professionally trained to work with neurodivergent individuals diagnosed with ADHD or Autism as well as survivors of sexual abuse. Depending on a client's circumstances and needs, I use Person-Centred approach combined with CBT or trauma-informed therapy. If you decide to work with me, I will need to understand what brings you to seek counselling and discuss your expectations. I will introduce you to a variety of approaches and techniques to help you to achieve the desired outcomes. Together we will explore the impact of the adverse experiences on your life, which will be done in a very gentle and non-judgemental way. 

Hopefully at the end of the therapy you will feel empowered and able to embrace your memories with love and compassion towards yourself and perhaps the circumstances that you could not control in your life.