I know seeking support can be daunting, especially if it's for the first time. I hope a little more information about me might make it a little easier to make the decision whether you think I could be the right support for you.

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I am a qualified integrative Pyschotherapeutic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, registered with BACP/UKCP. I gained my qualification from Northern Guild in Jesmond and have since undergone additional training as a supervisor and trainer. I have also sought certification for working with couples as well as pre-trial therapy.

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I have worked for a number of charitable organisations and currently work for Tynedale Hospice at Home. I have also worked within the NHS for a few years, offering short and long-term support in a number of GP practices.

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On a more personal level, I've had a rich and often challenging life. I've worked in a number of different settings, including retail, hospitality and healthcare. I've experienced wonderful highs and heart breaking losses, and although difficult, I'm grateful of the growth my varied life has offered me, and I hope it makes me a more rounded therapist (and general human being!)​

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My therapeutic approach is person-centred and relational, focusing on who you are and what you need. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches such as Gestalt techniques, attachment theory, and transactional analysis. I am also a deeply philosophical person, and enjoy drawing on existential themes, as well as Jungian thought. I enjoy creative methods of working, such as sandtray/metaphor and poetry.

 

Crucially, I never let theory overshadow our work together. Instead, I blend these methods to support your unique journey toward growth and understanding. At the heart of my approach is offering a safe therapeutic relationship, where you can be you.

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