I am a fully qualified counsellor with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and registered with the BACP (no 411413), ICO and DBS checked,
I set up my private therapy practice in 2024 offering online and in person sessions to adults aged 18 and over in the UK. I work using a trauma-informed, person centred approach. My specialist areas are chronic illness, change and loss.
Prior to being a counsellor, I have over 20 years working in the charity sector supporting and advocating adults, carers and children with chronic illness. Since qualifying as a counsellor I have experience working with various reputable counselling providers and charities UK wide, supporting people with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma and abuse. I also work with adults living with many different health issues such as sight loss, respiratory issues, cancer, digestive disorders, autoimmune and skin conditions.
As well as my private practice, I currently work with the following organisations*:
Survive North Yorkshire
Macular Society UK
*Please note I am regrettably unable to work with you privately if you’ve accessed counselling with me at one of my current listed charities
I have previously offered counselling support via the following organisations:
York Mind
Askham Bryan College
York NHS Medical Group
Leukemia Care UK
New Pathways
I have also given guest lectures & talks around the impact of living with chronic illness at the following venues:
Leeds University Medical school
University of Sheffield Nursing & Midwifery school
University of York science, research, and health technologies
House of Commons (Porticullus house & Health select committee )
NHS confederation conference
Digestive disorders conference
NICE technology appraisal
