About Me

I began my working life as a Legal Secretary in Manchester City Centre until I relocated to Somerset some 20 years ago. I then spent 10 years as a childminder whilst raising my four boys. I looked after many children during that time offering care from a few months old to wrap around care for school children. I was was proud of my ‘Outstanding Provider’ rating from Ofsted. Throughout my time as a childminder, I had many parents confide their troubles in me. I was a safe space both at the beginning and end of their day to confide their worries and challenges and I was as supportive as I could be. They would often come back the next day to let me know just how much offloading had helped them. That’s when I decided to train as a counsellor and I haven’t looked back. It has been a privilege to have shared so many people’s journeys and help them navigate life’s many challenges.

My Experience

I have experience working at a college where I counselled both students and staff, at a homeless charity supporting rough sleepers and at a hostel which provides accommodation for rough sleepers to move on to independent living. I also volunteered as a Mindline Call Handler. I have worked with addiction, low mood, anxiety, depression, bullying, self-harm, suicide ideation, OCD, bereavement, loss, grief, trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, family breakdown, menopause, amongst others. I currently work for a university alongside my private practice working with their staff. I offer face-to-face counselling and online counselling. I am committed to my own ongoing personal and professional development and enhance this by undertaking regular training. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework and attend regular supervision in order to explore ethical issues and ensure my fitness to practice.

“When we have the courage to walk into our story, we get to write the end” - Brene Brown

Get in touch.

I’m here to support you on your journey. Whether you have questions, need guidance, or are ready to start counselling, I’d love to hear from you. Fill out this form and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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