WHAT CAN I OFFER YOU?
With You Every Step of the Way

ONE TO ONE COUNSELLING

GUIDANCE WITH COMMON MENTAL ISSUES

MY SPECIAL INTERESTS
Here For You
Whatever your age there are times in one's life when it can be necessary to reflect, listen to and address feelings and emotions that are impacting us. Counselling with me offers an opportunity to explore your thoughts and experiences by guiding you safely at your pace through your emotional journey. Counselling sessions focus on your needs by treating you as the individual you are.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with their framework for safe and ethical practice.
I am insured in the capacity of a therapeutic counsellor.
I have an individual DBS certificate.
Individual care
I have experience working with:
Neurodiversity; In particular ASC & ADHD
Race and culture
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Eating disorders and body image
Bereavement
Anger
Sexual abuse and trauma
Relationships
Gender and identity
Sexuality
OCD
Phobias
Prison & the criminal justice system
Local authority care; users and leavers
Exploring the true you
I have passion, interest and experience in working with Neurodivergent clients of all ages; this includes but is not exclusive to Autism, ADHD, PDA, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and Tourettes.
My particular interest extends to clients exploring their sexuality and gender identity, including clients scrutinizing or engaging in diverse relationships.
My experience includes working therapeutically with partners and family members of Neurodivergent individuals.
I work to empower people with a later in life Neurodivergent diagnosis.
MY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience You Can Count On
QUALIFICATIONS
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Currently working towards a Masters in Autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions
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Degree in Counselling
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling studies
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling skills
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Higher Education diploma (inc challenging ideas in mental health, Death & dying and working with children and families)
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Creative youth wellbeing & mindfulness coach
EXPERIENCE
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Currently the lead counsellor in a male prison
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The impact of Perfectionism in young people and adults
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Working with self-esteem and imposter syndrome
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Processing and identifying sexuality and gender conflicts
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Working with clients who have been exposed to Sexuality orientation and gender identity change efforts
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Working with Neurodiverse clients with a later in life diagnosis
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Working alongside Neurodiverse families
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Autistic clients in the criminal justice system
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Supporting young people in local authority care
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Autism and the impact on females
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Supporting survivors of sexual crime
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
(courses, lectures, workshops)
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Perfectionism in young people with eating disorders
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Self esteem and imposter syndrome
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Working with sexuality and gender conflicts
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Working creatively with autistic clients
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Attachment, the body and gender
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Autism and anxiety
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Autism and trauma
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Autism and the impact on females
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A matter of death and life- Irvin Yalom
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Autism and alexithymia- Prof Geoff Bird
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Autism & mental health- Prof Tony Attwood & Dr Michelle Garnett
MEMBERSHIPS



TESTIMONIALS

Female youth
Thank you so much for all the support and help I've had, I appreciate it!!