About Me
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, holding a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. My approach is person-centred, integrative, and relational, tailored to meet your unique needs. By blending techniques from humanistic, psychodynamic, and behavioural therapies, I create a personalised treatment plan designed for optimal effectiveness.
My journey to becoming a therapist has been shaped by both personal and professional experiences. Through caring for a parent with dementia and navigating burnout from corporate HR work, I've gained a deep understanding of life's challenges and the transformative power of therapy. These experiences have not only informed my practice but also fueled my passion for providing accessible and affordable counselling services.
My Approach
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to confront life's adversities, build self-awareness and self-compassion, and adapt to evolving circumstances. My integrative approach is well-suited for individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of personal or professional challenges.
As a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), I bring a wealth of education, training, and lived expertise to our sessions. I am committed to ongoing professional development to ensure I can provide the best possible support to my clients..
Commitment to Accessibility and Diversity
I am in the process of setting up The Compassion Collective, an initiative dedicated to providing affordable and accessible counselling services. My goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can access the mental health resources they need.
Through The Compassion Collective, I aim to empower those who may face barriers to entering the profession, fostering a more inclusive space in the field of counselling and psychotherapy.
To find out more about my vision and the work being done at The Compassion Collective, please visit my Compassionate Collective page above.
Working Together
I believe the therapeutic relationship is paramount. That's why I offer a free 30-45 minute consultation, allowing us to explore how we can best work together towards your goals. With empathy cultivated through my own experiences, I aim to provide a supportive environment for growth, healing, and positive change.
Whether you're dealing with personal struggles, professional challenges, or simply seeking self-improvement, I look forward to exploring how we can work together to achieve your goals and enhance your well-being.
What therapy with me involves:
You’ve got this far into the website so it’s only fair I give you an idea of what therapy is like with me. First of all sessions will last for approximately an hour once a week or a fortnight.
The Logistical stuff:
On-line sessions will be via a Zoom (I can help you get this set up and it won’t cost you anything) and I will send you the confidential link and passcodes the day before your session.
Face to face sessions will be held at the therapy rooms at 6 Victoria Street, Skipton. BD23 1JE. What3Words Exact location ///taxpayers.glows.thumbnail. Just come into the reception area and I’ll come get you just before your session.
Telephone sessions will be via WhatsApp or Zoom Chat functions, this gives you added flexibility for a video chat if you choose. I will call you at your allotted appointment time.
What it’s like:
In the first session we’ll complete a simple questionnaire together this is just to see how you are feeling at the start of the therapy process. We’ll use this at various points through our time together to check on progress, how you are feeling overall and whether we need to focus on other areas. Your needs and priorities may change overtime.
We’ll talk through your concerns and aims from therapy and get to know one another. I’m happy to answer any question you may have at any point and I will help you to express what is currently challenging you. I might ask you to explain of clarify things as we go, to better understand but ultimately to let you tell your story. The process of simply describing and being listened to may seem a little strange at first but can ne powerfully therapeutic in itself.
We will go at your pace; I won’t push advice on you and if I feel you need other support or services, I won’t leave you wondering what to next and will guide you towards other therapy or support options.
