Therapy is about becoming more yourself. It can reshape struggles into resources for new beginnings, new beliefs and better, equipped boots for walking life's journey.
Abuse, bereavement, abandonment, trauma, rage etc. are all possible reasons why we struggle but they do not define us. Counselling is about seeking to answer the question, "Who am I?"
About me and my practice
I do short and longer term work with people, dependent upon the needs of individuals, couples and groups.
I also offer a free 15 to 20 minute introductory session where we can meet each other and decide whether I can offer the help you need.
During this first session we will explore the reasons why you want counselling and what you hope to get out of it. I will also explain a little about how I work.
You can also choose to add this free session onto your first paid session.
The foundational base of my work is person centred counselling. This means that the sessions are client led. It is your session and you choose what you want to bring.
However, as an integrative counsellor I use a blend of other approaches and practices. For example, I may bring in the psychodynamic approach. This approach helps you to understand how your current feelings and behaviour are shaped by your past experiences and your unconscious mind.
I often use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Transactional Analysis (TA). CBT will help you to manage your problems by encouraging you to change the way you think and behave. TA helps clarify social interaction better and from that to learn how to communicate effectively.
Experience
I have experience working across different cultures and with clients who speak English as a second language.
Boarding school trauma, spiritual abuse, physical abuse, fostering, adoption and the trauma of refugee status are all areas where I have extensive experience.
I worked for 9 years in community alcohol/drug programmes and at a residential rehab. This included working with the first 3 steps of the Minnesota AA 12 steps programme. I have witnessed the benefits of people doing these steps.
I have also counselled international volunteers, working at a retreat centre, in East Sussex.
I qualified as an integrative psychotherapist in 2006.
I am accredited with two professional bodies: BACP and ACC.
Qualifications
I have an Advanced diploma in Psychotherapy.
I also have an Honours degree in English and World Religions.
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP (Accred)
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Fees
I charge £55 for one to one sessions and £65 for family and couple sessions.
All sessions are an hour long for adults. Children's sessions can be shorter and, therefore cheaper.
Ask me about concessions if affordability is a challenge for you.
When I Work
I work from Monday to Thursday.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, CBT
Video Platforms
Zoom.us
Area
Devon
