COUNSELLING in Reading & Online

About me

Experienced in working alongside clients 18 years and above who are navigating a range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and relationship or family issues. I have developed particular experience in counselling survivors of both recent and historic sexual assault and abuse having worked within a sexual abuse support centre.

I have worked with university students in the UK and teaching staff from the international educational sector. Through this work I have developed a deep understanding of the complex challenges that come with balancing academic demands and emotional wellbeing when facing personal difficulties.

I am committed to ongoing professional and personal growth, regularly participating in lectures, workshops, and training to expand my skills, knowledge, and staying current on developments in therapy and social justice. ​I have particular interests in exploring the rich and complex dimensions of mixed heritage and cultural identity. Additionally I am passionate about the importance of accessible mental health therapy for all. ​

We are all influenced not only by our personal experiences but also by the rich tapestry of our cultural identities. These identities such as race, class, religion, sexuality, and gender identity can play a significant role in shaping our perspectives and interactions with the world. I value and respect these in the people that I see. Embracing and understanding these diverse elements allows to appreciate the complexity of each persons journey.

​I really care about what I do when working alongside my clients. I have a warm, down to earth, and welcoming approach. I am told I am easy to talk to and that I can sit in the reality of difficult feelings with my clients. ​I work with a diverse community of people, coming to me with a varied range of problems.

In addition to my clinical work, I am also a counselling tutor. I teach and support students working towards their counselling qualifications. Whether in therapy or as a tutor my goal is to inspire growth, learning and positive change.


Qualifications

  • Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) Diploma - This is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Approved Qualification from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) 
  • Counselling Skills and Counselling Studies - Qualifications awarded by the CPCAB. 
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Cultural Studies, Staffordshire University 
  • Master of Arts International Relations and Affairs, University of Reading 
Sample of continuing development
  • Phased Oriented Trauma Model 
  • Parts Work 
  • How to Manage Power, Control, Boundary and Attachment Dynamics when Working with Survivors of Complex Trauma ‘Being with’ rather than ‘doing to’ 
  • Working with male survivors of sexual abuse 
  • Borderline Personalities 
  • Equality and Diversity 
  • Introduction to Existential Therapy 
  • Safeguarding Adults 

Professional Practice 

  • Regular attendance of Clinical Supervision with experienced accredited supervisor 
  • Current Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate 
  • Full Professional Insurance 
  • Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Registered 
  • Handling Information - GDPR and Data Protection 


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