My Experience

We all face challenges and difficult times in life me included. My own personal journey to becoming a counsellor began this way when I knew I needed to make some changes in my life.

From my own personal experience, I believe that when we dig deep and do the inner work, big shifts begin to happen, and we are able to reconnect with who we truly are. Supporting others on this journey is my absolute privilege and honour.

I trained at the Ironmill College in Exeter and hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling - BACP Accredited.  

I have further in-depth training in Bereavement, Grief and Loss and worked for Cruse Bereavement Care for several years.

As well as working in Private Practice I have worked with a domestic violence charity in Exeter facilitating group work for Recovery from Domestic Violence and Abuse.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is a powerful evidence-based model of psychotherapy and one of the fastest growing approaches to Psychotherapy in the world. It's known to be effective in treating a wide range of symptoms, including overwhelm, anxiety, depression, addictions, OCD, trauma and physical health conditions. The results include not only relief from symptoms but also a more compassionate understanding of ourselves and a deeper sense of Self knowledge.

I was fortunate enough to be introduced to IFS at the very beginning of my counselling journey and have now qualified to Level 2 with the IFS Institute and completed various other IFS trainings.

For details of what IFS is What is Internal Family Systems? | IFS Institute (ifs-institute.com)

Women’s Issues 

For women, the years of perimenopause and menopause itself can be a physically and emotionally complex time. Often occurring at a time in life when family and work pressures are also prevalent it can seem like there is a lot to cope with externally as well as managing the changes to body and mind internally.

I have a particular interest in these issues for women and offer support through a mind and body approach. I believe this time of life can be an opportunity to learn more about oneself and that accepting these changes is an important part of our psychological and spiritual well-being. 

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

I am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT which is also sometimes known as ‘Tapping’. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture, but without the needles. It involves gentle tapping with your fingers on specific points of the head and upper body while you think about your issue and voice your experience.

EFT is a safe, gentle and effective method for removing the charge of strong, emotional and physical pain. It’s also used to enhance positive and nourishing feelings too. I integrate EFT into my practice (if desired) alongside the usual talking therapy to gently clear the root causes of trauma symptoms, core issues, unhelpful behaviours and limiting/negative beliefs resulting in significant improvements in physical, mental and emotional well-being, and freedom from traumatic memory. 

Learning is an ongoing process and I continue to develop and update my work through reading new research, having regular supervision, and attending further training, talks, workshops, and conferences.

I am a member of and abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Our work together will be held in confidence by me as detailed in these codes of practice. I am fully insured.