About Me
I am a fully qualified and professionally registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor (BSc (Hons), Dip. Counselling, MNCS (Accred), MBACP). I work both online and in person in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, UK. I also work as a Clinical Supervisor, providing supervision to practising therapists, with a special interest in Transactional Analysis (TA) and integrative practice.
I trained at The Northern Guild for Psychotherapy, widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading training organisations for psychotherapy and counselling. I am fully insured, enhanced DBS checked, and registered as a data controller with the ICO.
✨ Therapy Approaches I Offer ✨
Everyone’s story is different — which is why therapy shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. I offer a range of evidence-based approaches to support you in a way that feels right for your needs, goals, and experiences.
🧠 Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
A structured approach designed to help you process traumatic experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and build practical coping tools for everyday life.
🌿 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT supports emotional regulation, managing intense feelings, improving relationships, and developing healthier coping skills — especially when life feels overwhelming.
🔍 Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic Therapy
This approach explores deeper patterns, unconscious influences, and past experiences to help you better understand yourself and create lasting change.
💬 Transactional Analysis (TA)
TA focuses on communication, relationship patterns, and the roles we take on in life. It can help you build healthier boundaries, improve self-awareness, and shift unhelpful behaviours.
🕊 Bereavement Counselling
A compassionate space to process grief and loss at your own pace, in a way that honours your unique experience.
❤️ Couples Therapy
A safe, supportive space for couples to improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate challenges, and strengthen connection.
🌟 Coming in 2027 — EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)!
I’m thrilled to be expanding my toolkit with EMDR next year — a powerful, evidence-based approach especially helpful for trauma, distressing memories, and stuck emotional patterns. I can’t wait to offer this as an additional way to help you heal and feel more empowered.
If you’re unsure which approach is right for you, we can explore this together. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
📩 Message me to book an appointment or ask any questions.
07701072697
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Fees
Psychotherapy session (50 Minutes) £40
Consessions available, please get in touch for more information
Clinical Supervision session (1 hour) £55
I also offer a free 15 minute introductory phone call.
My Qualifications and Experience
Regsitered member of BACP (MBACP)
ICO registration
Enhanced DBS check
Teesside University - BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling (BPS accredited)
Northern Guild for Psychotherapy - Diploma and training course with integrated personal therapy, placement hours and supervision (BACP and UKCP accredited)
Diploma In Supervision
Psychological Wellbeing Assistant - 3 years
In House Counsellor at NHS GP practice - 2 years
Senior Psychotherapist and Counsellor at The Sanctuary, Shildon - (2 years)
Cruse Bereavement Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
Samaritans listening/suicide prevention training - Volunteer for 6 months
A4CT Race, culture and anti-discrimination core competence training
I also consider myself to be a specialist in Neurodiversity, with personal lived experience of Tourettes Syndrome, and have been an activist and studied this area for a number of years. I consider my practice to be Neurodivergent affirmative.
Fees
Specialist Training
Affiliations
50 Minute therapy session £40
50 minute supervision session £45
I strongly believe in affordable therapy for all, which is why my prices reflect lower than those of the average private practitioner. I also offer a limited number of concessionary sessions to those in receipt of state benefits and on low incomes. These are subject to availability and require documentary evidence - please get in touch for more details.
I also offer a FREE initial telephone consultation as I believe in giving you the chance to find the therapy that works best for you.
Does Therapy actually work?
While counselling and psychotherapy are generally regarded as beneficial, please be aware this may not be so in every case. The therapeutic relationship is based on trust and mutual respect, guided by the client's developmental process. The main purpose of the therapeutic setting is to create a space in which to facilitate this development. Therapy may not necessarily be the best option for every presenting issue or life situation.
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