What Working With Me Is Like

I work integratively, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioural approaches so that therapy can be shaped around you and your individual needs. My aim is to offer a warm, calm and compassionate relationship where you can feel safe enough to speak openly, explore what is happening for you and move at a pace that feels manageable.

Some sessions may focus on understanding patterns, relationships or past experiences, while others may be more practical and help you develop ways to cope, feel more grounded and build resilience in the present. I can also incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, grounding techniques and hypnotherapy where these may be helpful.

People come to therapy with many different experiences, including anxiety, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, relationship concerns, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, grief, trauma and work-related stress. These are examples rather than a checklist. Personal experiences rarely arrive neatly labelled, and you are welcome to bring whatever feels important to you. Together, we can gently explore what is weighing on you and work towards greater understanding, confidence and emotional balance.

Membership

Professional membership offers an additional layer of reassurance by connecting my work to recognised professional communities, ethical expectations and continuing professional development. My counselling practice is informed by the professional standards of the organisations with which I am registered or accredited.

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I am also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting my professional work in higher education.

Qualifications and Experience

Alongside private practice, I provide counselling within NHS Primary Mental Health Care and with The Mix youth support service. These roles have given me experience of supporting people across a wide range of circumstances, emotional difficulties and stages of life.

I am also a Lecturer at Bangor University, teaching on the MSc in Counselling and undergraduate Psychology. Within the MSc Counselling Psychology programme, I work as Placement Coordinator and Pastoral Tutor, supporting counselling trainees as they develop their academic knowledge and professional practice. You can click here to find out more about the MSc in Counselling at Bangor University.

My wider professional work includes acting as an External Examiner for Masters and undergraduate counselling programmes nationally. I have also published 16 peer-reviewed journal articles within the fields of Psychology and Education. This strong academic and research background supports an evidence-based approach to my work, helping me to draw on current research, think critically about therapeutic practice, and integrate evidence with the individual needs and experiences of each client.

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