ABOUT ME
My story
Prior to becoming a counsellor and psychotherapist, I worked for several years as a support worker in the homelessness sector. I had always felt drawn to a role that helped others. This role allowed me to make a positive impact in the community and was aligned with my values.
Yet, I felt that I wanted to facilitate deeper change within people and their lives, which is what led me to counselling as a path and profession. To me, being a counsellor means serving others from the integrity of my being to help them create the life that they desire.
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I am currently an Associate Counsellor at Options Wellbeing, in Southampton, Hampshire, UK, and I am also an independent counsellor running my private practice, Therapy of Being.
My qualifications
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BSc in Counselling validated by Middlesex University - First Class. Click here to view my research study: An exploration of a therapist's experience of being authentic: a qualitative study.
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FdSc in Integrative Counselling accredited by Greenwich University - Distinction
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CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies - Level 3
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CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills - Level 2
Professional support
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I have Professional Indemnity Insurance. I am an UK practitioner governed by English and Welsh Law.
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I attend clinical supervision regularly where I discuss my caseload, anonymously, with a more experienced counsellor. It is an ethical requirement and helps ensure best practice.
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I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the organization that ensures that guidelines and laws including the Data Protection Act 2018 are abided by (See Privacy Notice).
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I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in line with their framework of good practice. Click below to view “Our Commitment to Clients”.