About me

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Qualifications and training


I am registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Choosing a registered therapist helps ensure they hold appropriate qualifications and adhere to an ethical code of practice.
 
I hold the following counselling qualifications:
Postgraduate Diploma (Distinction) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7), University of South Wales, BACP accredited.
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills (Merit) (Level 4) – University of South Wales, BACP accredited.
 
I have also undertaken the following additional Continual Professional Development training:
– Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
– New Directions in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
– Bereavement Counselling
– Online and Telephone Counselling
– Trauma-informed approaches
– Working with perfectionism and “I’m not good enough”
– Transactional Analysis 101

Experience

I have previously worked as a counsellor for the well-respected YCS Counselling charity, as well as Cardiff University’s counselling and wellbeing service. These roles gave me excellent experience supporting a diverse range of clients with varied needs.
 
I also have significant experience of working with young people and teenagers. I previously worked as teacher for 10 years, specialising in supporting neurodiverse pupils aged 13 to 19.
 
Before teaching and counselling, I also worked with young people as an outdoor pursuits instructor, running courses in South Wales, as well as leading programmes in the Andes and Amazon regions of Bolivia and Peru.
 
Prior to this, I spent 8 years working in London and Washington DC as a climate change and development policy advisor and researcher. As well as my counselling qualifications, I have a degree from the London School of Economics (Hons) and an MSc from the Institute of Development Studies in Sussex (Dist).
 
In my free time, I enjoy getting into nature, hiking and cycling with friends. I’m also obsessed with open water swimming and will often be found at sunrise submerged in the murky waters of the Bristol Channel.  

Areas of interest

I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients on whatever issues they bring. I also have particular interest and experience with the following issues:

  • Neurodiversity: helping neurodiverse clients appreciate their many strengths while navigating the challenges of living in a neurotypical world.
  • Stress and anxiety: exploring the underlying causes and drivers of chronic worry and anxiety and finding new approaches to reduce the impact.
  • Relationship difficulties: identifying ways to feel more connected and improve the quality of our relationships.
  • Addictions: acknowledging and understanding self-destructive habits and compulsions and regaining control and hope.