Qualified Counsellor with over 15 years experience in mental health services

counselling

I am a qualified counsellor with over 15 years experience working for charities, delivering mental health services. I have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am an active member of the Person-Centred Association.

writing

I studied Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia and The Royal Court Theatre. I have written non-fiction for national journals and magazines. I have a special interest in improving accessibility for marginalised communities. I was the winner of the 2023 PCCS Books Pete Sanders Student Writing Award.

adhd

I have lived experience of ADHD and have published work about neurodivergence and therapy. I work with clients to explore issues they may be facing around neurodivergence and its impact upon their wellbeing. Whether you have a diagnosis, are in the process of being diagnosed or are exploring the idea it is important to know that your concerns are being taken seriously.

  • "An interesting and thought-provoking read (and accessible too, in terms of reaching a wider audience)"

    Academic

  • "Nicely written article and great to see more writing around supporting neurodivergence in counselling. Good work!"

    Counsellor

  • "Love the ADHD article, I feel seen AGAIN. Flashbacks to many interactions with therapists - I can't believe it took me more than 40 years to consider I have ADHD...."

    LGBTQIA+ Activist

  • "I like how you deftly combine your personal experience with the wider discussion around ADHD"

    Psychotherapist

Work
Therapy Today Article: Men and therapy
Therapy Today Article: Men and therapy

My article 'Men In Therapy' was was first published in Therapy Today, the journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Therapy Today article: Valuing distraction
Therapy Today article: Valuing distraction

My article 'Valuing Distraction' was was first published in Therapy Today, the journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

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pccs Books Pete Saunders Student Writing 2023: 1st Award
pccs Books Pete Saunders Student Writing 2023: 1st Award

I entered a piece entitled ‘How can Theory Originating from Lived Experience of Oppression Critique, Interrogate and Advance the Person-Centred Approach?’

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get in touch

I offer free, 30-minute initial sessions so that you are able to work out whether I might be the right counsellor for you. If you are interested in booking an initial session or have any other questions then please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.