Hi, welcome to my website.                                                      

This website provides a service that embodies change for those who are ready to take the first steps towards being responsible for their own lives and wanting to get through present difficulties. The aim is to make counselling and coaching online, a haven to talk through any problems and teach you how to regulate or manage emotions with 'tried and tested' strategies and techniques.

Experience

For 24 years, I've had the privilege of supporting individuals from different social, and cultural backgrounds with mental health issues, learning disabilities and autism. The journey to becoming a counsellor, mental health specialist and emotional resilience mentor, began out of an interest in psychology. That interest led me to study at Goldsmiths University of London, culminating in a Masters degree. Along the way, I worked at Victim Support, in their helpline section and as an outreach worker, as a counsellor at Cruse Bereavement Care and as a counsellor at doctors' surgery, and again as a smoking cessation counsellor for Quit Ltd.

To branch out into the education sector I obtained a teaching qualification at Southwark College in London, where I also worked for five years as a one-to-one English tutor within the disability department, and for students with English as a second language. Began a PhD in Mental Health but did not complete it, as 'life got in the way' however received a certificate in health research for what was achieved, and fully intend to complete the PhD in the coming years.

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate in Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling - Goldsmiths, University of London

Diploma in Counselling - Goldsmiths, University of London

MA Psychotherapy and Society - Goldsmiths, University of London

Post Graduate Certificate in Health Research - Lancaster University

Ptlls level 4 - City & Guilds

MBACP (Registered member of British Association of Counselling and psychotherapy)

Member of UMHAN (University Mental Health Advisory Network)

Member of BAATN (The Black, African, Asian Therapy Network)

Up-to-date Enhanced DBS (police safety check)

 I hold Professional Indemnity Insurance and my work is supervised by a qualified supervisor

Various CPD training

Coaching specialisms - setting goals to get you through everyday life with a non-judgemental, good listener

·       Anxiety

·       Depression

·       Bereavement

·       Assertiveness skills

·       Managing Change

·       Time Management

·       Support with managing, organising and prioritising personal or professional workload

Counselling specialisms

·       Anxiety

·       Depression

·       Identity (personal and social)

·       Stress and distress relating to racism

Counselling Approaches

·       Person Centred

·       Humanistic (holistic approach)

·       SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)

·       CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) helps with patterns of irrational thinking and negative behaviour

Confidentiality

Counselling and coaching are confidential. However, there are exceptional circumstances when that confidentiality is broken: if there is concern that you are at risk of seriously harming yourself or a third party. I would discuss this with you first to gain your consent to share with your GP, emergency services or mental health team, and you will be informed of any action taken. If you refused consent, then I would be forced to take action to ensure your safety.

 I am supervised by a qualified supervisor.

Other Information

Booking:

After our introductory phone call, if you choose to book your first session, I will email you a copy of our contract and privacy notice, and an information sheet for you to complete before our first session.

I am available between the hours of 10:00 - 19:00 weekdays and Saturdays by appointment.

Fees and payment method

Counselling sessions last 60 minutes

Cost per session £40

All sessions are to be paid for in advance by visa debit bank transfer

Concessionary rates for students - please ask.

Cancellation:

By Client - 24 hours or more notice to cancel an appointment. If notice of cancellation is within 24 hours, your appointment cannot be re-scheduled, and payment will go ahead - although I do understand that there may be reasons that are beyond your control.

 By Counsellor - If for any reason I am not able to attend our session due to illness, I will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to offer an alternative date and time.

Before the Session:

Please ensure you are in a confidential space, where you cannot be interrupted or overheard and remember to take the filter off your camera.