I have over thirty years experience working in a wide variety of settings including teaching, training, supervision, management and social care. I have a Certificate in Counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling as well as a Foundation Degree in Care and Registered Managers Award.

Over the past 10 years I have worked with young people and adults in schools, colleges, foster care, residential care and addiction units. I have supported clients with depression, post traumatic stress, addictions, suicidal thoughts, low self esteem, relationship and sexuality problems as well as learning difficulties and autism.

I am a naturally positive, open person but also sensitive and caring. I believe in Dr. Carl Rogers’ core conditions of empathy, congruence and acceptance and would describe myself as a humanistic integrative therapist. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and subscribe to their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. I have full professional Civil Liability Insurance and an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.

The first introductory counselling session costs £20 and provides an opportunity for us to discuss your problems in general and check that we are happy to work together. Following sessions cost £30 and last for an hour. The number of sessions you need varies but typically clients commit to 8/10 sessions although occasionally 6 may be enough. Clients working on complex and difficult issues usually choose longer term work which may well last for several months.

For Animal or Equine Assisted Therapy the first introductory session is free to allow time for me to explain more about the scope of these relatively new experiential approaches. Animal Assisted Therapy is often combined with Counselling which can be particularly effective for young people. Session rates may vary but will usually be £25 per hour. Rates for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy are by arrangement.