I am a person centred counsellor and offer a safe place for you to openly talk about and explore whatever you choose to bring to counselling.
My Approach
With the person centred approach focusing on valuing you as a whole person, in a non judgemental, empathic way, I aim to facilitate your exploration of issues your way.
I offer a reflective, non directive approach whereby I look to understand you from your world of experiencing, helping to facilitate therapeutic change within a professional relationship built on trust and openness.
I believe you are the expert in your world and that I am helping you to explore that world and understand it for yourself. I have faith that you will move at a pace that is right for you and that you will bring to counselling what is needed without intervention from me. I will bring my naturally curious, warm and caring personality which aids me in really getting to understanding you and your world.
My Experience
I have experience working in the prison service and local charities and have been working in youth work for over 18 years and as a dance teacher for over 12 years.
My experience in these areas has taught me that people like to feel heard, listened to, understood and accepted regardless of age, sex, culture or social status.
I am a qualified Person Centred therapist at degree level and hold all current insurances, ICO registered, qualified first aider and DBS Checked. I am a registered member with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
Other Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Dance Movement Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Somatic Therapy
- Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist
- Safeguarding Training
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- OCN Award Level 3 Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling