I provide a friendly and professional counselling service and I work with a range of presenting issues. One area that I specialise in is autism and other neurodivergent profile. My sessions are neuro-affirmative and LGBTQ+ friendly. Being autistic and neurodivergent myself means that I can relate to, and have experienced first-hand, some of the opportunities and challenges resulting from being autistic and neurodivergent.
About me and my practice
As a gestalt relational counsellor I work with you in the here and now by focusing upon the what and the how of your experience. I do not neglect your past or your future, but instead ask you to consider the impact that your past or future has for you within the present. I am interested in how you perceive your environment and your individual context.
Establishing a connection is important so that you feel able to work with me. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to help you decide if I am the 'right' counsellor for you. Through listening to you I aim to personalise your counselling sessions to meet your individual needs. Please get in touch to discuss how we might be able to work together.
Experience
I gained a Bachelor of Science with Honours First Class in Psychology at Coventry University which sparked my initial fascination about the human mind and with the application of psychological principles and techniques.
I also achieved a Masters of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology with a distinction at Staffordshire University. I am specifically interested in the positive effects that sport and exercise can have towards an individuals emotional wellbeing. I also explored how the social identity approach to leadership can be used to enhance group functioning within sport and exercise settings.
Completing the Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Gestalt Counselling specifically developed my counselling approach that focuses upon relationships, raw experiences, the context, the here and now, unfinished business and creativity.
I have worked within more than one counselling agency including a generic counselling agency and an agency specialising within autism.
Being a mother to two beautiful children has meant that I have experienced first-hand and can relate, to a number of issues surrounding conception, pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.
I have worked within a sports development setting as a regional manager, giving me experience of working at middle management level and of working within a national not for profit organisation.
I am an autism ambassador and subscribe to the schemes ethos of improving the outcomes autistic individuals. I also believe that being autistic and neurodivergent means that I can work and relate well to autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science with Honours First Class in Psychology
Masters of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology with a distinction
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Gestalt Counselling
Professional Membership
MBACP (Accred)
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Monday, 15 April 2024
Initial Consultation
I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to help you decide if I am the 'right' counsellor for you.
Fees
Sessions are 50 minutes and are charged at £55
When I Work
Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday-Friday 9am-3pm
Therapeutic Approach
Humanistic Gestalt - Relational
Video Platforms
Zoom
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Hampshire
