Hello.   

I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I approach each session with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to helping clients achieve clarity and healing.  After taking a career break to focus on family life, I underwent a personal transformation. During this time, I navigated my own challenges and gained a deeper understanding of myself. This experience marked a pivotal turning point, inspiring me to pursue a career as a therapist—one I have never looked back on.

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Training, qualifications & experience

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I’ve spent several years working in the mental health and counselling field, and I’m passionate about helping people navigate their challenges and find ways to heal and grow. Throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to work in a variety of settings, each shaping my approach and allowing me to connect with clients on a deeper level.

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Here’s a bit about my experience and specialisations:

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Counselling within the NHS: I’ve worked one-on-one with individuals facing a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I provide practical support to help clients manage their anxiety, alongside offering effective coping strategies to improve emotional wellbeing.

Facilitating Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Courses: Supporting new mothers during the postpartum period is something I’m particularly passionate about. I facilitate pregnancy and postnatal wellbeing groups and courses to offer support to women during a significant time of change .  Dealing with postnatal depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts and other challenges which arise when adjusting to the realities of motherhood and regain their sense of self. 

Private Practice:  I run my own private practice, where I work with individuals seeking support for issues such as stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and personal growth. I

Trauma-Informed Practice: With additional Trauma-Informed Practice Certification, I approach each client with an understanding of how past experiences can affect mental and emotional health, helping clients feel safe and supported as they work through their issues.

Bereavement Therapy: Whether clients are dealing with the death of a loved one or other forms of loss, I provide a sensitive and empathetic approach to help them process grief.

Recruitment and Mentoring at a Counselling Agency: I’ve also spent time behind the scenes at a counselling agency, helping to recruit and mentor new trainee counsellors. This role gave me a deeper understanding of what makes a great therapist and has influenced the way I approach my own practice and work with clients.

 

I hold a Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

 

Various specialised certifications:

• Therapeutic Studies

• Maternal Mental Health

• Trauma-Informed Practice

• Bereavement Training

• Mindfulness and Wellbeing

• Anxiety and Depression

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I am fully DBS Checked and Insured