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I am a senior accredited member of ÌÇÐĹÙÍø with many years of experience in counselling. I have undergone training in a variety of approaches including Psychodynamic Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Couple Counselling. I regard myself as an integrative therapist in that I use the approach that I feel best fits the client at any particular time, and I draw on any tools I have acquired either from my core trainings or from subsequent professional development courses.

I have completed my BPS Approved Certificate in Trauma Treatments, I am EMDR Level 3 qualified, and I am BUPA, AXA, WPA and AVIVA registered.  I work for a number of different EAPs.

I have a Diploma in Clinical Supervision from the Sherwood Institute in Nottingham and I am happy to provide supervision to both qualified counsellors and trainees, both Face to Face and Online.

My practice is located in quiet, peaceful surroundings in Weston-on-Trent.  There is adequate parking available.

I work both face to face and online. 

The first session is used to establish the requirements of the supervisee and the match between modalities.  It is also an opportunity to discuss the contract for our work together.

I provide both daytime and evening sessions and also work Saturday mornings.  Evenings tend to get booked up very quickly, so there may be a slightly longer wait for an initial appointment for clients who can only attend during the evening.

I am a senior accredited member of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø with many years of experience of counselling. My main training was in Psychodynamic Counselling which looks at the effect of early childhood on our mental health. I have also undergone training in Schema Therapy - which uses a combination of different approaches to address cognitive, behavioural and emotional change. In 2013, I completed training in hypnotherapy and stress management and relaxation techniques. In 2014, I completed my Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and my Certificate in Chronic Fatigue/ME Awareness. I am EMDR Level 3 qualified. I have completed my BPS Approved Certificate in Trauma Treatments and I have a Diploma in Inner Child Healing. I have a special interest in the link between trauma/chronic anxiety and physical health and have a certificate in the Gut-Brain Connection.  I am BUPA, AXA, AVIVA and WPA registered and work for several Employee Assistance Programmes.  I also have a Diploma In Clinical Supervision and I am happy to provide supervision to both qualified counsellors and trainees.

My practice is based in the village of Weston-on-Trent, in a calm and quiet environment.  There is adequate parking on my driveway and your session will be held in a comfortable and private room, providing a safe and confidential space.  I provide face to face and online counselling.  I describe myself as an integrative counsellor which means that I can offer a variety of therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the client and the type of therapy they are seeking.  Underlying all  my work is a person centred approach, which means it is client led in terms of the issues and goals that clients want to work on and the changes they want to achieve.

My first session is always half-price and is an opportunity for us to find out if we are a good match, as well as allowing a basic assessment of your needs and expectations of therapy.