About
My Background
I have experience in a number of different areas including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, trauma and abuse, neurodiversity, disability and chronic health issues, and difficulties with food/body image. I have a particular interest in self-esteem and how our relationship with ourselves can affect other parts of our life.
I completed my training in person-centred and psychodynamic counselling. As a person-centred counsellor, I believe that you are the expert on yourself, not me. As a psychodynamic counsellor, I am curious about how past experiences can shape the present. I also draw on existential therapy, which holds the human experience at its core.
Before training as a counsellor, I worked for 10 years in the higher education and charity sectors, helping people of many different identities, backgrounds, and experiences. I have also held voluntary positions as a Childline Counsellor, student mentor, and therapeutic horseback riding assistant.
I believe that we are all different and that there is no single approach that suits everyone. I therefore work from an integrative perspective, and always keep an open mind towards anything you may bring.
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling,
University of EdinburghCOSCA Counselling Skills Certificate,
University of StrathclydeBachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology,
University of StirlingMental Health First Aid Certificate,
Scotland's Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA)
Registrations
As part of abiding by the BACP ethical framework, I take ongoing personal and professional development seriously, participating in regular further training and clinical supervision. You can read more about the ethical framework I follow on the BACP website.
I am an existing member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme with Membership for Adults and Children.
I am additionally registered with the Information Commisioner's Office (ICO). My Privacy Policy explains how I use and store your data.