Counselling in Chipping Sodbury, Iron acton, Yate, South Gloucestershire, & ONLINE
About me
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) working with individuals aged 18 and older. I am fully insured, I have regular professional supervision, and I undertake ongoing CPD.
My core modality is person-centred; however, I am trained to integrate other psychological approaches to tailor the therapy to the client's individual needs/ presenting issues.
An interest in human behaviour and emotion is something that interested me from a young age and prompted me to obtain a psychology degree from the University
of Wales, Swansea. More recently I have completed a Counselling FdA from the University of Plymouth.
Qualifications
- Foundation Degree in Counselling (University of Plymouth);
- Degree in Psychology (University of Swansea, 2002 - 2005);
- Level 2 Counselling Certificate (City of Bristol College);
- Experience of volunteering for and then running a mental health information line and training in active listening;
- Experience of volunteering for a 24/7 text messaging service for individuals struggling to cope; and
- Experience of volunteering for a student listening service.
Supporting Your Journey to Healing and Growth
As a counsellor, I can offer you support in working through emotional blocks and unhelpful behaviours. My work is focussed on enabling you to find the healing change and growth that comes from deeper self-understanding.
It is not essential that you know exactly why you are considering therapy. Perhaps you have a deep longing to be truly heard. What brings you to therapy is something that we explore together as you begin to feel supported by the therapeutic process and the feeling of trust and safety that is created between us in our therapeutic relationship.
I can offer you the time to pause, reflect and contemplate so that you can explore and find what is needed to live life to the full. When the right environment is provided and connections are formed, change can happen. We can do this together at your own pace. I am empathic, non-judgemental and here to support you in your journey.
My location
I offer both in-person therapy in Chipping Sodbury, Iron Acton, Yate, South Gloucestershire & Online sessions via Microsoft Teams. Whether you're in the local area or further afield, please contact me to learn more about how we can connect for your sessions.
Fees & Availability
Initial consultations last around 20 minutes. Sessions last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly basis, and cost £60 per session.
I also provide a limited number of spaces for those on low-income or for students, contact me to enquire into availability.
Please note that if you wish to cancel an appointment, I require 48 hours notice; otherwise you will still need to pay for sessions missed.
I accept payments by bank transfer.
My Therapy Room
I practice from The Old Rectory Clinic, Iron Acton.
The Old Rectory Clinic
High Street
Iron Acton
BS37 9UQ
Get in touch
Please contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right counsellor to help.
You can also call me on +44 7587029004 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.