About Me

About Me

After 18 years in business and experiencing some major life changes, I retrained as a counsellor and hypnotherapist to help others experiencing difficulties.


I have worked with clients that have experienced a wide range of personal issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, feeling ‘stuck’, relationship and work issues, and many more. I have a special interest in anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.


I have also helped many clients make real changes in their lives through hypnotherapy. Whether this was to help with stress and anxiety, habits, fears or phobias, improving confidence and self-esteem, weight management, or stop smoking.


My Approach


I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for you to be heard. I offer short and long term counselling to individuals from 11  - 99+ years, and adult couples of all ages and genders. I offer hypnotherapy for adults only.


Everyone is unique and so are our experiences and issues, therefore my approach is client-led. I am an integrative counsellor and seek to combine aspects of different approaches to provide what you need, when you need it.


I believe the relationship between us is the key to supporting you in your journey.  Research suggests that the therapeutic relationship itself is more important for a good outcome than the theories your counsellor favours. It is therefore important for you to choose a counsellor that makes you feel safe, accepted and treated with respect and perhaps also challenges you in a positive constructive way. I will not give you my opinions or advice. Instead, I will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems.


I understand that seeking help and support when life feels challenging or overwhelming, can be quite daunting, It is important for you to choose a counsellor that makes you feel safe, accepted, and treated with respect and perhaps also challenges you in a positive constructive way.


I offer a free, no obligation, 15 - 20 minute informal telephone consultation. This will give us an opportunity to briefly discuss what is troubling you and how I can help. Just as importantly, it will help you decide whether I am the right therapist  for you.


Qualifications and Experience


Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (AIM Award Level 5)

Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (AMI Award Level 4)

Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (AIM Awards Level 4)

The Chrysalis Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills

Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (AIM Award Level 3)

Couples and Family Therapy Diploma


I am a Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), an Accredited Registered Member of the National Counselling  and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS),and an Accredited Registered Member of the National Society of Hypnotherapy (NSH) and work within their Ethical Frameworks for Good Practice.


I am also a member of the Hampshire Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP) and help on the committee.


The BACP, NCPS and NSH have registers of members and these registers have been accredited by the FSA Accredited Register programme.


The Professional Standards Authority (FSA) Accredited register programme was set up by the Department of Health and is administered by the Professional Standards Authority, who are an independent body, accountable to Parliament. The Programme was created to ensure that the public are able to choose safe, ethical and competent professionals for their health and social care needs.

As part of my commitment to you I have ongoing clinical supervision and regularly attend courses and further training to enhance my knowledge and professionalism with Continued Professional Development.


I am fully insured and hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate.


I volunteered for two years, as a counsellor with a charity providing counselling to young people ages 11 – 25 years.


07761 564454