Personal Profile

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I am a registered with BACP (British Association Counselling and Psychotherapists), NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and ESTD (European Society for Trauma and Dissociation) I am qualified to work with children age 3+, young people and adults of all ages. I am presently working face to face from my office at Reasons HQ in Andover or online.

Finding the right therapist for you is really crucial, the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in bringing about change. It's really important to not only find someone who is qualified and experienced but that you connect with. I therefore offer a free phone call to answer any questions you may have and take the time to tell you a little about what to expect working with me. I then send out my introductory paperwork including detailed information about where to find me and photos, to take as much anxiety out of our first meeting as possible. I want you to have all the information you need to feel as comfortable as possible.

Everything about my practice is about being as inclusive as possible but also I am very much about being honest, so I feel I should say here unfortunately the building where I hire my room does have a double flight of stairs without a lift. As a counsellor I listen from your perspective, we get curious together about what could be playing out, where this could have come from. There maybe laughter and tears along they way but there will be an authenticity to building a relationship to hold what is needed, to reflect, repair where necessary and grow.

I work in an unshaming, validating way but also providing challenge in a way to minimise triggering defence mechanisms, to enable you to get the most from your sessions to move forward in a way that aligns with your values and living the life you want.

As well as running a thriving private practice I also provide services for NHS Surrey Heartlands, Hampshire County Council, for those able to access the ASF (Adoption Support Fund) through Adopt South and I work one day a week in a school.

About Me

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Training

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• Please see my website for a more detailed list of CPD as continual training and development is a hugely important part of my practice and as well as lived experience. I provide neuroaffirming, trauma and attachment informed support. I am presently training with Dr Renee Marks in trauma and dissociation. 
• CPCAB Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling
• CPCAB Level 6 CYP Counselling
• The Albany Centre in association with Barnardos Adoption Counselling
• CPCAB Creative Counselling
• CPCAB Walk and Talk counselling
• Counselling Tutor Online and Telephone Counselling
• Children's Accelerated Trauma Technique
• Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
• First Aid at work including working with children
• Carolyn Spring Courses including Child Sexual Abuse Hope for Healing, Dealing with Distress: Working with Suicide and Self-harm, Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation, Dissociation & DID: The Fundamentals
• The ADHD factor and Cygnet Course in parenting Autistic children.
• Cruse bereavement

Qualifications

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CPCAB Level 4 and 6 in therapeutic counselling

Experience

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I have worked as a counsellor for Andover Mind, Relate, NHS Surrey Heartlands, Hampshire County Council in both primary and secondary schools as well as running private practice.

Membership Bodies

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NCPS, ESTD, BACP

Areas of Expertise

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Main Therapeutic Approach

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• Integrative

Other types of Therapy offered

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• CBT
• Creative therapy
• Existential
• Humanistic
• Integrative
• Person centred
• Psychodynamic
• Relational
• Solution focused brief therapy
• Transactional analysis

Working Preferences

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Pricing & Working Hours

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