Qualifications & Experience
I have an Advanced Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling (NCPS Accred), working with adults and young people aged 16+. My background is in the charity sector where I have twenty years’ experience working with a wide variety of clients and issues including: refugees and asylum seekers, human trafficking, youth voice and influence, advocacy, health inequalities, parenting and mental health.
I’ve been a student, a service manager, a trustee, a sole employee, on maternity leave and parental leave and I run my own business, so I understand the stresses that come with all forms of work, family life and unemployment.
I have undertaken additional training in areas such as:
Grief and loss
Sexual Violence and trauma
Domestic abuse
Therapeutic play
It is a professional requirement for me to continually update my knowledge and awareness of relevant issues through further training and reading. I’m currently enjoying deepening my understanding of working creatively and working with the inner child.
How I work
I know from experience that sometimes, just talking about what is going on and knowing that you are really being heard is all that is needed for counselling to make a difference. Sometimes, it’s useful to explore the past and the impact your experiences have had on who you are today and what you are experiencing. At other times it might feel important to stay in the here and now and learn some straight forward strategies to use when things are feeling tough. I am trained and have experience working in all of the above ways and I am here to help you in whichever way feels most comfortable and useful for you. However you want to work, whatever your focus is, I will be there alongside you to support you as you move towards a greater sense of clarity and calm.
Where I work
I offer appointments in person, online and on the telephone. My in-person session currently take place on Wednesdays in Sheffield City Centre in a dedicated therapy room at:
Castle Green • 7 Castle Street • Sheffield • S3 8LT
I am looking to expand my practice and offer sessions on alternative days. If you are interested in receiving counselling with me on a Monday or Tuesday, please get in touch.
Costs
All sessions are 50 minutes long and cost £50.
If you would like to explore counselling with me, I offer a 30 minute online taster session. Please Contact Me to find out more.
Unfortunately, I cannot offer any concessionary rates at this stage.