I offer counselling for Individuals, Couples and Young People (11yrs+). I am based in Hertfordshire for Face to face appointments but also work via Video Call (Zoom or Teams)
Life can be tricky at times and it can help to have some support to talk through your emotions. I offer this opportunity in a warm and open way without judgement for people to be able to explore themselves.
I have particular interest in working with adults with mental health conditions such as Personality Disorders as well as relationship issues, low mood, anxiety, and self-esteem. I have been qualified for over twelve years and currently work with my private practice offering counselling for Individual (11yrs+ and adults), Couples, and Families as well as working for Relate as a Lead Clinical Supervisor and Safeguarding Lead for Region 1 (numerous centres across the UK
I am qualified to work with Adoption cases, birth of adoptions families for couunselling or supervision.
My core counselling training is based on the Person Centred model. I have also trained with the Institute for Family Therapy in Advanced Systemic Practice for Couples and Families enabling me to develop skills to use Systemic and Psychodynamic models of therapy within Relate. I have worked with clients on time limited agreements of 6/8 weeks and open-ended counselling. I have a wide range of presenting issues including common mental health condition such as depression and anxiety and also grief, relationships, personality disorders and trauma.
Counselling: I accept self funded referrals as well as the following Private Medical Insurance Companies; BUPA, Vitality, AXA and WPA, please ask for others. My BACP profile can be viewed here https://www.bacp.co.uk/profile/caea0da3-3890-e711-80e8-3863bb351d40/therapist?location=Stevenage
Adoption Counselling and Supervision: I am qualified to work with Adoption and SGO cases for both the adopted and birth familes. Currently Ofstead registered via Hertfordshire County Council Adoption Services Team.
Clinical Supervision: I work with trainees and qualified counsellors offering a safe place to reflect, learn and grow your own style of practice safely. My BACP profile can be viewed here https://www.bacp.co.uk/profile/caea0da3-3890-e711-80e8-3863bb351d40/therapist?location=Stevenage
Professional Lawyers Supervision: I offer supervision for Lawyers, particularly those working in Family Law. I am a registered member of the Family Law Supervisors https://www.familylawsupervisors.co.uk/ . I can offer this via telephone, zoom, teams or face to face in Hertfordshire and London
I offer Face 2 Face sessions as well as telephone or video (Zoom or Teams) for all of the service above.
OpenUp Counselling and CPD: Providing placement opportunities for counsellors, qualified and in training to gain experience working in school settings with children and young people, together with supervision and CPD.
My Qulifications and memberships:
Person Centred Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Barnardo's Certificate in Adoption Support
Advanced Certificate in Couples and Family Systemic Counselling from Institute of Family Therapy
Post Graduate Certificate in Child and Young Persons Counselling from Kings College, London
Clincial Superivsion Skills accredited by British Psychological Society
Registered Member of BACP Member of Family Law Supervisors Register