About me

My counselling experience

I graduated from the Iron Mill College in Exeter in 2018 with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Since qualifying as a counsellor I have worked alongside a diverse range of people: in the NHS in GP surgeries; running my own private practice in Exmouth; with adults in low-cost counselling centres and with young adults in Exeter at Young Devon. I work with survivors of trauma, coercive control and sexual abuse and am trained in using Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), a trauma-focussed intervention. As well as helping us process our traumas, I believe strongly that therapy can help us learn to be compassionate to ourselves and that this can be powerful and life-changing. 

Faith aware therapy

I am experienced in issues of spirituality and faith and have lived experience of faith communities. I have awareness of spiritual abuse and the emotional and psychological impact of navigating faith deconstruction.

Environment and the climate crisis

With a background in Environmental Studies and Horticulture I have always looked to nature for inspiration and well-being. Environmental issues and concerns are really important to me and I understand the deep anxieties around our climate crisis. 

The Arts

I am passionate about the place of the Arts in society and in our lives and believe strongly that as individuals and communities we need creative outlets. In 2007 I completed a Fine Art Degree, specialising in Printmaking. 

Creative Practice

I enjoy working in a creative way in the counselling room when it feels right for the client: this might include working with sand trays, metaphors or writing. 

I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and I work to their framework of ethics. I am also registered with the Information of Commissioner’s Register of Data Controllers (ICO). I have regular supervision for my work and am fully insured. I keep accurate notes of my contact with all my clients, and adhere to GDPR in storing any data.

I am LGBTQ+ affirmative.

My training

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Iron Mill)

Certificate in Counselling

Foundation Course in Art Therapy (Insider Art, Exeter)

BA Hons in Fine Art

BSc Rural Environment Studies

CPD

Narrative Exposure Therapy

Transactional Analysis (TA 101) Iron Mill

Asist Suicide intervention Training, Pete’s Dragons

Workshops on trauma, shame, domestic violence, working with the inner child, working creatively, suicide

Understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse Levels 1 and 2

Certificate in couples and relationships training

Certificate in working well with LGBTQ+ clients

Areas of counselling I deal with

Anger management

Anxiety and depression

Couples counselling

Domestic violence

Emotional abuse

Grief and bereavement

Loneliness

Low self-esteem

Miscarriage

Relationship issues

Sexual Abuse/Rape

Stress (including work-related stress)

Spirituality

Traumatic life experiences