About

I am a dedicated, reliable and honest therapist.

Professional Background

I qualified in 2012 with an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (with Distinction) from the College of Holistic Medicine in Glasgow. Following this, I continued to practise in a volunteer capacity and attended a Psychotherapeutic Personal Development Group until 2017. I then delivered therapy in an NHS setting while establishing my own private practice, seeing clients face-to-face.

When the pandemic hit, I gained qualifications in telehealth and online therapy and moved to online working.

I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their code of conduct and ethics. This requires continued professional development and supervision.

Therapeutic Approach

I offer an integrated approach called the Core Capacity Model, which is underpinned by the belief that everyone can develop the skills needed to support themselves. It draws on the principles of three different types of therapy:

  • Gestalt Therapy: looks at the unconscious drivers that hinder us and the way we interact in our interpersonal relationships.
  • Person-Centred Therapy: emphasises meeting the client where they're at, showing unconditional positive regard, whilst engaging in a mutual exploration of their predicament.
  • CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: uncovers our core beliefs and helps to reframe any negative thinking related to those beliefs.

To bring these three modalities together I also use meditation and mindfulness-based exercises that bring a compassionate and evidence-based approach to our sessions.

Personal Philosophy

I have engaged in my own personal therapy and have a working relationship with myself and my inner conflicts. I am motivated to help others improve the quality of their human experience, and I know that therapy and counselling can facilitate that. I have witnessed people turning their lives around and finding a healthy way forward when given a safe space and an opportunity to explore their experience. I believe my own life story has given me the empathy and insight to relate to clients and support them through any challenges.