About me
I’m a qualified counsellor and an Accredited Registrant (MNCPS Acc.) of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I’m calm, friendly, and non-judgemental, and I believe a good therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and client is the most important aspect of the counselling process, and is essential for facilitating positive change.
Experience
In my private practice, I provide individual counselling to adults of all ages, face-to-face and online. I have experience of working with people with a variety of mental health challenges who have accessed counselling for anxiety, low mood, depression, bereavement, trauma, stress including work related stress, family issues, relationship break-ups, abuse, and low self-esteem.
I have previously volunteered with two charities providing counselling. I started my counselling practice volunteering at the Margaret Jackson Centre in Exeter, providing individual counselling to adults of all ages. I also volunteered with the charity Children and Families in Grief in South Devon, supporting bereaved families. This involved working therapeutically with children, young people, and families, who had suffered a significant loss, alongside another qualified counsellor in the family home.
Qualifications and Training
My counselling qualifications include:
- Level 5 (equiv.) Advanced Professional Diploma in Counselling Theory and Therapeutic Practice (Accredited by the NCPS)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
- Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills
Other recent training includes:
- Partner / Domestic Abuse
- Level 2 - Introduction to Child Protection
- Level 1 - Induction into Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Online and Telephone Counselling (Approved by the NCPS)
Professional Body Membership
As an accredited registrant of the NCPS I work within their ethical framework, and I’m on a register that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. I adhere to the NCPS Code of Ethics, have regular supervision, and complete regular CPD (continuous professional development).
I am fully insured and I have an enhanced DBS check.