Person-Centred
Psychotherapy and Counselling online
How I Work
I am a UKCP qualified and registered psychotherapist and counsellor and specialise in therapy for those facing challenges including anxiety and depression before, during and after pregnancy.
To feel genuinely understood and accepted without judgement is a rare experience for most of us. I believe that when we experience complete acknowledgement we can begin to make sense of some of our thoughts and feelings. It is with this purpose of acceptance that I practice.
With this purpose in mind, my work is uniquely personalised to you. I am an experienced Person-Centred psychotherapist, and this combined with my kind and gentle style offers an authentic foundation to foster warm and genuine relationships with my clients. Studying to Masters level was a personal commitment to acquire the knowledge and theory to be able to offer an accomplished and high standard of therapy - the type of therapy I would wish to receive.
I specialise in providing psychotherapy and counselling for people facing challenges before, during and after pregnancy. I have maternity experience within the NHS, which I combine with my psychotherapy to offer an holistic understanding of perinatal experience, including: Becoming a mother; Pregnancy; (In)Fertility; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death); Pregnancy after loss; Surrogacy (becoming parents through); Adoption (becoming parents through); Birth trauma/complications; Termination of pregnancy/abortion; Postnatal depression; Pregnancy and postnatal anxiety.
I completed my MSc research at the prestigious Metanoia Institute in Ealing, London. In addition to my private practice, I have worked for a charity to offer support to those suffering the loss of a pregnancy through miscarriage, termination, stillbirth or neonatal death. I also have extensive experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy for unpaid Carers of friends and family.
I did a BA in music, and I have experience of working in the education sector both in managerial roles and in the classroom, including SEN.
You can find my listings on the following sites:
UKCP - National Counselling Society - Counselling Directory - Psychology Today
I am registered with the UKCP and National Counselling Society, and abide by their Code of Ethical Practice. I am fully insured.
This first session is an opportunity to clarify any thoughts you have about psychotherapy and a session to see if psychotherapy with me is what you are looking for, after which there is no obligation to continue.
I offer sessions online via Zoom.
I see clients both long-term and short-term. For me, the most important aspect of how long the therapy relationship lasts, is that you are able to decide when to begin and end. Most clients start with 50 minute weekly sessions over six weeks when we then decide together for how much longer, if you so wish.
Making contact and taking that first step towards therapy can feel daunting and even overwhelming, especially when you are feeling vulnerable. The easiest way to get in touch is via the 'Contact Me' button on this site. Or, if you prefer, you can call or text and leave a message on my mobile. I am here when you are ready to make contact.
For more information on the Person-Centred Approach, here is a link BAPCA
