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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Counselling

• Psychotherapy

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I have been working in private practice for 10 years as a Counsellor and I am an Accredited Member of the BACP. My practice is situated in the village of Washbrook which is approximately 5 minutes from Ipswich and two minutes from Suffolk One College. Off road parking is available.

I work with individual clients from the age of 15 years and couples also. I offer face to face sessions and I also work remotely via video or telephone.

I first became interested in Counselling when I was experiencing my own difficulties and I sought help from a Hypnotherapist. This experience made me think about helping others and I decided to look into Counselling courses. I began training in 2008 where I completed a diploma in Counselling and Hypnotherapy skills. I then went on to complete a further three years of training in Person-Centred Counselling at the Colchester Institute, where I obtained a Higher Education Diploma. This course is accredited by The University of Essex and the BACP.

Prior to completing my training in June 2013, I started working with Suffolk Mind as a Volunteer Counsellor and saw clients on a more short-term basis (12 weeks). During my training and following on from it, I have seen many clients with a variety of different issues (over 3000 hours of client work). These include low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, bereavement, self-harm, problems with work, abuse, relationship issues, agoraphobia, social anxiety and bipolar disorder.
I have completed several courses in CBT which I offer in conjunction with Counselling. This has proven to be very beneficial for people as it works by addressing a persons negative thought processes and any behavioural issues such as avoidance. It works by challenging a persons beliefs around certain situations in order for them to confront their fears.

I have completed a diploma course in couples counselling and now see couples who are experiencing relationship issues and want to work towards finding a resolution.

Counselling can be challenging emotionally but I offer a safe, relaxed and non judgmental environment for people to explore their issues. I have seen so many clients making changes to their lives and become stronger individuals from their counselling experience and it’s very rewarding for me to experience this with the client.


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Areas of interest

Anxiety; depression; low self worth; bereavement; (including loss of baby), relationship issues; work related stress; illness; abuse; agrophobia and social anxiety.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Neurological disorders

• Oncology