I am a qualified counsellor (Dip. Couns, MBACP), having achieved my Professional Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Certificate in Counselling Skills from South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. I am about to undertake an additional course for my continued professional development - a Diploma in Psycho-therapeutic Counselling.

I also hold a BSc in Psychology with professional placement at a counselling service from Cardiff University (2:1).

Over the last 12 years, I have worked and volunteered in organisations specialising in mental health problems, neurodiversity, loneliness and isolation. Alongside my practice, I  also complete work for the NHS in a Wellbeing role. I have gained experience working with people with a wide range of difficulties. I have specialist expertise in understanding the impact of trauma from serious motor vehicle accidents - a field that I worked in for 6 years.

Through my own experience as a client. I know just how beneficial, supportive and above all how successful Person Centred Counselling is.

The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of what makes counselling transformative, therefore I work hard to ensure counselling is as restorative as possible for you.

I adhere to the Ethical Framework and Code of Good Practice set out by the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk ). I hold the appropriate insurance to practice.

I have undertaken additional training in suicidal safeguarding, grief and loss and understanding neurodiversity. I have also undertaken trauma training on childhood sexual abuse (Carolyn Spring).