Qualifications and Experience
Dip. in Therapeutic Counselling,
Cert. in Counselling Studies,
Cert. in Counselling Skills,
Cert. in Children and Young People's Mental Health.
As a fully qualified and registered member of the BACP I have practiced for a number of years counselling people of all ages.
In private practice I have worked with a wide variety of clients with a particular focus on supporting GSRD populations and those adjacent which may include parents of trans people. Alongside my private practice, I work online with an affirming and sex positive agency supporting adult clients globally with a wide range of goals, as well as a London based LGBTQ+ charity supporting young people who identify as LGBTQ+. I am currently studying a Level 6 Post-Qualifying Diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy (2024-2025).
I am proud to have worked with a charity in Peterborough that supports families that have children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions. I have helped people with ongoing support in difficult circumstances, deal with diagnosis and acceptance of neurodivergence, in particular ADHD, dealing with loss, relationship difficulties, shame, isolation, chronic illness, health conditions and more.
I have worked within colleges helping young people manage issues such as anxiety, stress, anger problems, depression, low self-esteem, minority stress, trans identities, gender nonconformity, bereavement, family issues, sexual abuse, loneliness, general worries, eating disorders, self-harm, coping mechanisms among many others.
I am in regular supervision and undertake ongoing CPD (continued professional development) and training.
Some recent CPD;Â
Gendered Intelligence: Working alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People.
Neuroscience of Attachment Theory.
LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence.
Working with Shame.
Working Creatively with Timelines from an Attachment and Trauma Perspective.