About me
I work using a humanistic approach to counselling. My main therapeutic approach is Transactional Analysis (TA). TA is a humanistic therapy and a form of social psychology that focusses on relationships, communication and healing.
I work with people (adults and young people, 16 years plus) looking for support with all kinds of challenges. I offer a safe, empathic and confidential space to talk, to deal with difficulties, change behaviours and allow you to understand yourself and your worries better.
My style is professional, empathic, pro-active and supportive. I do not just sit and listen. I see therapy as a collaborative effort. A space to be yourself. Everyone is unique and my aim is to work with your style and what you're comfortable with.
I have been working in the helping profession since 2011, specialising in working with people who have experienced trauma and wider mental health difficulties.
Qualifications and Training:
- Psychotherapist in advanced clinical training
- Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis (BACP accredited) - Distinction
- Professional Certificate in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Level 3 Counselling Skills
- Working with Anxiety
- Working with Depression
- Neurodiversity - Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Pathological Demand Avoidance and sensory difficulties
- Neuroscience
- Trauma
- Rage and shame
- Childhood Trauma, Brain Development and Life Outcomes
- Trauma, the Body and the Nervous System - Implications for therapy
- Ideas about Change
- Specialist Young Person's Domestic Violence Advocate
- Sexual Violence Practitioner Training
- Self-Harming
- Healing Trauma
To maintain and develop my practice, I receive regular supervision. I also strive to keep abreast of the latest training to enhance my practice and offer a quality service.
I have an enhanced DBS certificate for adults and children.
I am a registered member of :
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA)
- European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA)
- Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP).
As a member of the above organisations, I adhere to their ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy and professional conduct and procedure.
