About Me

I qualified as a therapist in 2019, gaining a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, which means my practice is bound by an Ethical Framework, ensuring a professional counselling relationship and service for all clients. I pride myself on my strong awareness of the importance for discreet and respectful communication with my clients.  

In July 2023 I gained a Level 5 qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, enabling me to incorporate CBT and person centred counselling to work with my clients on a variety of mental health conditions whilst keeping the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work.  

Before starting my own practice, I worked for a private company offering counselling to children and young people in schools across Sussex; and I was a volunteer for Cruse Bereavement Care from 2017 until 2022 working with both adults and children. In 2019 I qualified as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, with MHFA England. 

Other professional experience includes a one year counselling placement with Pace2Be, at a school in East Croydon and three years as a Family School Link worker, at a Primary School in Sussex. These roles involved offering emotional and practical support to families with children experiencing a variety of issues;  including complex special educational needs, developmental trauma and attachment issues. I also have extensive experience of working holistically with external agencies.  

In 2002, I gained a First Class Honours Degree in Photography and I still have a keen interest in taking photographs, mostly of my three young children with whom I live in Sussex. I also enjoy yoga and running in my spare time. 

'My daughter has felt comfortable talking to you, for which l am grateful...she generally doesn't & l am glad you connected with her....she really needs someone like you to talk to often"  Parent

'I can’t thank you enough for all your support and patience this term. We are so appreciative of the huge role you have played in supporting the children through some very difficult times, and really look forward to this continuing next year' School SENco

• CPCAB level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
• Member of BACP CCYP Counselling Children and Young People
• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Youth Mental Health First Aider – MHFA England 
• CPCAB Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Foundation Course – Cruse Awareness in Bereavement Care
• Children and Young People Elective - Cruse Bereavement Care
• Level 3 NVQ in Children’s care, Learning and Development
• Degree First Class BA (Hons) Photography - Staffordshire University