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

Currently working towards a Masters in Autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions
Degree in Counselling
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling studies
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling skills
Higher Education diploma (inc challenging ideas in mental health, Death & dying and working with children and families)
Creative youth wellbeing & mindfulness coach

EXPERIENCE

Currently the lead counsellor in a male prison
The impact of Perfectionism in young people and adults
Working with self-esteem and imposter syndrome
Processing and identifying sexuality and gender conflicts
Working with clients who have been exposed to Sexuality orientation and gender identity change efforts
Working with Neurodiverse clients with a later in life diagnosis
Working alongside Neurodiverse families
Autistic clients in the criminal justice system
Supporting young people in local authority care
Autism and the impact on females
Supporting survivors of sexual crime