I practice from a person-centred approach, a profoundly empathetic model of talk therapy that can move as gently or thoroughly as you feel comfortable with, holistically combining with trauma-informed and neuro-affirming practices.

It’s not about giving you a set of instructions or leaning on diagnostics, but about creating a space where you feel safe and supported to find the answers that are right for you. As your therapist, I walk alongside you, offering guidance and care, while helping you explore what truthfully works for your own individual experience.

In addition to my private practice, I work with Clear, a BACP-accredited charity supporting those impacted by sexual and emotional trauma. I also volunteer with Dreadnought, assisting in the Aspire’s groups for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition, helping them access mainstream social activities.

With these experiences in particular, I deeply recognise the need for alternatives to purely verbal/talk therapy and am passionate about offering varying ways to connect within the therapeutic hour if the client feels drawn to it – examples include art, music, lyrics, movement, metaphor, objects, or pre-therapy. I see these as optional resources that allow an expression and exploration of ourselves that go beyond our verbal ability.

Practicalities

Location
Within the private Falmouth studio, overlooking the river, or online/telephone UK-wide.

Availability
Currently, there is space for new clients on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at varying times between 8am and 2pm.

Cost
£40 an hour’s session.
Concessional rates of £30 are available to counselling students and those who need financial assistance – please do make contact to enquire about the current availability of these.

Time frames
The number of sessions depends on your needs, from resolving a specific issue to working through highly complex challenges; this is always your decision and is something we can openly discuss together. I do not require a minimum number of sessions or block booking – clients can book and pay as per their needs.

Safe working
Before commencing our work together, we will explore your needs and expectations for therapy (in the form of a gentle assessment/questionnaire) and then, if we both feel this is the right step for you, we will read and sign a client-counsellor contract.

Studies

Level 5 Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy (a BACP gold-standard accredited course).
Individual therapist registration no. 01004278

FAA Level 3 in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People, or Vulnerable Adults (RQF recognised)

TQUK Level 1 in Mental Health Awareness (RQF recognised)

BA(hon) Graphic Design

Trauma-informed Practice (including understanding and working with the nervous system); Clear

Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma; NICABM

Therapeutically Working with Neurodivergence; Dreadnought

Art Therapy and the Person-Centred Way; Liesl Silverstone

Person-centred Expressive Arts Therapy; Natalie Rogers