Yes. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. The BACP the leading professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK with more than 50,000 members. I am an Accredited Member (Registration no. 378819) and can be found on the BACP registry.

Initially, we organise a FREE 15-minute consultation, where you can ask me any questions about the counselling process and we can explore how counselling can help you. If you decide you want to start counselling with me and I feel my therapeutic approach can help, we pre-book a time and our day for your first session, where I carry out an in-depth assessment and discuss your goals for therapy. We agree on how many sessions you would like or need and discuss availability and affordability.



Therapy can be short or long-term, and we review regularly to check on the issues you are facing. During each of our sessions, I create a safe and empathetic space without judgement so that you can speak honestly and openly.

Sessions last for 50 minutes. At 10 minutes before the end of the session we begin to wind down, giving space to check in and see how you are feeling. We also discuss any homework or any practical arrangements for the following session.

Payment is made via bank transfer 24 hours in advance of your appointment. Concessions are available for those in financial hardship or counsellor trainees. Our first 15-minute introductory consultation online/telephone is free. Standard counselling sessions cost £70.00 for 50 minutes.

Yes, you can cancel a session. Please allow for 24 hours’ notice otherwise you will be charged 100% of the total session fee. If you decide to finish therapy, I ask that you book one final session. We give the space to discuss your reasons why and if required can offer further help or signpost you to other relevant services.

I comply with the BACP Ethical Framework which means I am committed to working with clients professionally and ethically as a therapeutic counsellor. I abide by a high standard of values and principles and apply personal moral qualities to inform my practice. I have monthly clinical supervision with an Accredited Member of the BACP working under the same BACP Ethical Framework.

I am registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service which means that I have an enhanced DBS check which is automatically updated periodically. I also hold full indemnity insurance and comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

I hold a Masters qualification (MSc) in Counselling Children and Young People, achieved with Distinction, in addition to prior qualifications focused on counselling adults. I am committed to further training to enhance my skills and undertake regular continuous professional development, to support my practice, for example:

• Standing Together, Level 1, 2 & 3 (Dr Becca Bland, 2024)
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Pat Ogden, 2023)
• Working with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Christiane Sanderson, 2023)
• Attachment Perspectives on Borderline Personality Disorder (Dr Gwen Adshead, 2022)
• Honour Based Abuse (Karma Nirvana, 2022)
• Polyvagal Informed Therapy Masterclass (PESI UK, 2021)
• Attachment Narrative Therapy (NScience, 2021)
• Complex Trauma and Disassociation Masterclass (PTSD Trauma Workshops, 2021)
• PTSD Masterclass (PTSD Trauma Workshops, 2020)
• Catalysing Brain Change: Transforming Adversity into Learning and Growth (NScience, 2020)
• Reviewing the Stories We Live By: How reconsidering the personal narrative can have a life-changing impact (NScience, 2020)
• Emotional Abuse and Emotional Neglect (RCPCH, 2020)