About Me:
I have been working as a Counsellor for many years now and am committed to what I do. My approach to people is friendly, relaxed and direct because I dislike formality and ceremony. I believe respect and tolerance for others and freedom, together with flexibility, are enormously important and I hope this is reflected in my work.
I started Counselling as a volunteer for people with addictions and am now with RASASC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre), in Guildford as I believe giving back matters. In my private practice I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, relationships and anger. Training is always ongoing and I select what I feel will be most helpful in work with clients and will give me new knowledge and different perspectives.
Counselling Experience and Credentials:
2017 - Ongoing Private Couples Counsellor, Woking
2020 - Level 2 Member, Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)
2017- 2019 Couples Counsellor at Catalyst, Guildford
2019 - Accredited Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
2016 - Ongoing Private Counsellor to Individual Clients, Woking
2016 - Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
2016 - 2018 Counsellor to young people and others at YMCA, Guildford
2015 - 2019 Counsellor to individual clients at Catalyst, Guildford
Qualifications
Currently studying MSc in Psychology
BA Hons, University of Leeds
Foundation Degree in Counselling, Open University
Diploma in Couples Counselling and Psychotherapy, Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE)
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB), Farnborough College of Technology
Certificate Online Counselling Services and Training, Level 4, Audio and Webcam
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Kingston University
NOCM Certified Level 3 Award Programme of Core Competencies (working with addictions)
Assurance
I want to offer you Counselling which is as safe as possible and of the highest quality. Listed below are the ways I ensure this:
- I have an Enhanced Certificate with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which I renew annually.
- I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
- I have Professional Civil Liability Insurance with a reputable insurance company.
- I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- I hold Level 2 membership of Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)
- I have regular Supervision with highly experienced Counsellors.
- I have completed many Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and workshops and continue to do so.
