Membership of trade bodies & associations

I am bound by the ethics of good practice from the BACP and as such require ongoing supervision and continual professional development

  • BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy)
  • UKRCP (UK Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists)

Qualifications

  • BA Hons in Integrative-Relational Counselling
  • BACP Accredited Counsellor
  • UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist
  • Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
  • Postgraduate certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

I am an integrative therapist, which allows me to combine more than one discipline and to integrate elements of humanistic and psychodynamic theory. My work with you may involve exploring links with the past and present in order to help move towards a future, while placing emphasis on the quality of our relationship in order to bring about wider and more empowering choices.

Experience

Here are some of the organisations I have worked for:

  • In private practice 2006 - present
  • Lead counsellor at a busy GP surgery. 2004 - present (rated 'outstanding' by the NHS Care and Quality Commission board in December 2016)
  • Kingston University mental health therapist 2009 - present
  • Halycon student mentoring 2013 - present
  • Ashley Hacker Associates, corporate counselling 2006 - present
  • Counsellor at Richmond Mind 2004 - 2006
  • Counsellor at Kingston Council 2004 - 2006
  • Foresight Charity 1998 - 2007

Areas of counselling I deal with

I have a special interest in working with young people’s issues, one area of expertise is in eating disorders.

I am also experienced with working with the challenges IVF, pregnancy, and motherhood.

I deal with the following areas:

Abuse
Adoption
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
Bullying
Child Related Issues
Depression
Eating Disorders
Fertility Issues & IVF
Low Self-Confidence
Low Self-Esteem
Miscarriages
OCD
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postnatal Depression
Psychosexual Therapy
Relationship Issues
Sexual Issues
Sexuality
Stress
Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage
Trauma
Work Related Issues