About Me:
I have always been committed and passionate about my work which began as a Volunteer Counsellor for people with addictions and their loved ones at Catalyst in Guildford. My work expanded to include Counselling adults with a range of wellbeing problems whilst also Counselling young people at the YMCA and, after training, working with couples too. Although I now work with adults only, my experience with younger people has been useful and rewarding. I am now a volunteer Counsellor with RASASC in Guildford and also work privately with individuals, and couples in relationships of many kinds. Training is always ongoing, and I choose that which I believe to be most valuable to my clients.
Freedom and choice are very important to me personally and I want my Counselling to reflect these strongly held values through flexibility, openness and respect for all clients.
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.
