About Me

As a BACP Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist I adhere to the BACP's Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy.  If you are new to counselling or would like to know more about the BACP their website (www.bacp.org.uk) is a useful resource.  You could also use their "check the register" search engine if you would like to make sure that I am a registered member.

I am an integrative therapist which means I am flexible and use different types of theoretical approaches rather than stick to one approach.  This means I adapt my way of working to you.  I take a holistic approach as I see the whole person instead of focusing exclusively on thoughts, feelings or behaviours. I am also a firm believer in the mind-body connection and that our bodies store memories of trauma, particularly when we are children or unable to speak at the time of the trauma.  

More important is that I am open to feedback and interested in hearing what works for you.  One example is that as well as talking I can work creatively with drawing and writing therapies if you feel this would help you.  I can also offer you strategies to help you ground yourself and manage your symptoms (e.g. flashbacks and dissociation) if you are suffering with PTSD or are a survivor of complex trauma and encourage you to explore what works for you.

I am aware that men sometimes find it hard to ask for help, but looking for support is a strength and not a weakness; so if you are a male survivor you would be very welcome.  I think it is important to bust the myth that people who have been abused go on to abuse, because it just isn't true. However, if you have fears around this and need to talk, you can do this without in a safe place without fear of being judged.