Online Counselling in the UK

About Me

I've always been drawn to helping people, but my path to becoming a counsellor truly began when I understood firsthand what it meant to face a chronic health diagnosis.

These experiences didn't just inspire me to become a counsellor; they shaped how I work. It's also why although I am trained to explore many different issues, I choose to specialise in the mental health challenges faced by those with chronic and serious health conditions. I am also particulary passionate about supporting the mental health of women on their journey through the perimenopause and the menopause itself. I understand what it's like to juggle medical appointments with everyday life, to manage both physical and mental health, and to feel misunderstood by those who haven't walked this path. This empathy sits at the heart of my practice. In addition, I am also particulary passionate in supporting people through their personal bereavements which also includes the loss of a pet. I have undertaken much continuing professional development to support people through their bereavement journey.

I qualified in 2012 with a First Class Honours degree in Counselling, and I've spent many years supporting people through some of life's most difficult moments. I worked for ten years as a voluntary counsellor in substance misuse services in Guildford, Surrey, where I saw how deeply physical and mental health are intertwined. That experience reinforced my belief that healing happens when someone truly listens without judgement.

My Person-Centred approach means our sessions are led by you and what matters most to you. I draw on the clinical theory of Transactional Analysis and use some CBT techniques and exercies to help you to explore more fully when appropriate.

You might also meet my colleague, Wellie. He's my eleven-year-old Labrador who lies at my feet during sessions. You'll probably hear him snoring! Wellie has his own story of resilience, having been given just a year to live before pioneering treatment from Professor Noel Fitzpatrick gave him titanium front legs and a new lease on life.

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Qualifications & Professional Memberships

● First Class Honours Degree in Counselling (2013), University of Greenwich

Foundation Degree in Counselling (2012), University of Greenwich
NCFE Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 - Counselling Skills and Theory

● Registered Member of British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP)

● Enhanced DBS check October 2025

● Fully insured professional indemnity

● Information Commissioner's Office - registered counselling practice - protecting your data under the General Data Protection Regulations

Specialist Continuing Professional Development Training & Personal Development Courses

Specialist Training to Offer Online & Telephone Therapy

Open University - Online Counselling (providing video & telephone counselling)
BACP - Online Counselling: The Surprise, Challenges and Opportunities
BACP Online Counselling - What Do We Know About Doing Therapy Online
BACP - Working Online and In-Person

Bereavement, Loss & Grief

Cruse Bereavement Support - Working with Loss and Bereavement for Therapists and Counsellors
AtaLoss - The Bereavement Journey
BACP - Applying Theories of Grief to Practice

Disability, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Serious Illness, Perimenopause & Menopause

BACP - Understanding Menopause
BACP - Gift of Menopause: Challenging Beliefs and Opening Awareness
BACP - Disability & Counselling Part 1 & Part 2 / How Disabled Clients Can Experience Belonging During Therapy
BACP - Trauma Reframed: Chronic Pain Therapy and Training
BACP - How Therapists can Support Clients with Chronic Pain or Illness
BACP - Exploring the Management of Symptoms in Persons Diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
BACP - Navigating Self-Doubt and Caregiver Burnout

I am committed to ongoing professional development through regular training. The courses above are a snapshot of courses undertaken, but there are many more specialist CPD activities in relation to healthcare issues, trauma, grief, loss and the menopause that I hold certificates for, not all listed here but do feel free to ask.

I receive monthly clinical supervision to ensure my safe and ethical practice. I am committed to and adhere to the ethical framework of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).