About Me - my training & experience

As a counsellor within a local charitable counselling service, I have experience of working therapeutically with a wide and diverse range of psychological issues and life experiences such as, but not limited to:

Anxiety

Depression

Low mood

Low self-esteem, low self-confidence, or self-loathing

Childhood trauma including abuse or neglect

Experiencing changes in life

Grief or loss

Motherhood

Menopause

Domestic Abuse

Carers

Stress

Trauma

Abuse including emotional or physical 

Relationship issues

Family relationships or issues

Sexual abuse

Living with long-term health conditions

Searching for self discovery & deeper meaning

Loss of identity 

Feeling overwhelmed 

I have worked within the NHS in a wellbeing role as a Wellbeing Supporter, providing confidential 1 to 1 support to ambulance staff. This role has given me an understanding of the issues faced by frontline staff.

Prior to this I worked as an Inclusion Coach within third sector community mental health services, supporting adults 16+ experiencing feelings of isolation and living with a wide range of mental health conditions. 

I have also been a Volunteer Support Buddy within a domestic abuse charity.

Before all of the above and many moons ago, I have a design background, specifically ceramics and surface pattern design. 

• TRiM Practitioner (Trauma Risk Management)
• PTSD Trauma & Beyond: The Essentials 
• CYP Mental Health - Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families
• Sexual Violence Support Training
• Suicide Awareness
• The R.E.S.T Programme CBTi Training Course
• Bereavement & Loss Training 
• Neurodiversity Awareness Training 
• NSPCC Introduction to Child Protection / Safeguarding

As a registered member of the BACP I commit to regularly engaging with CPD opportunities. This ensures I stay up to date with the latest advancements and knowledge in the counselling profession. This commitment allows me to continually update my skills and provide the highest quality support to my clients.