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 About Me I have lived and worked in Sheffield for 20 years. Before finding my way to counselling, I worked for a number of commercial companies in London and Sheffield. I established my private practice in 2003, offering short and long-term counselling to individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of problems. I am part of a respected complementary medicine service, situated close to Sheffield's busy city centre. I am both a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Accredited Counsellor and UKRC Registered Independent Counsellor. This means I work to the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, receiving regular professional supervision.
Additional training and volunteer work: 1998 - 1999 Samaritans (Sheffield)
2000 - 2001 Cruse Bereavement Training (Sheffield)
2000 - 2002 South Yorkshire Counselling Centre (Sheffield)
2002 Working with Adults and Children Who Have Been Abused (Sheffiled)
2003 Couples and Sex (London)
2004 - 2005 Introduction and Intermediate Course in Working with
a Couple (Leamington Spa)
2006 Eating Disorders (Darley Dale)
Self Harm (Darley Dale)
2007 Equality and Diversity Matters (BACP, Coventry). 2007 Sibling Rivalry (Darley Dale)  Theory
I am an integrative counsellor. The theoretical modeI I use is, at its core, person-centred and the interventions I use work in harmony with it. My choice of counselling approach reflects my personality, personal values and philosophical base. I believe we deserve to be accepted, understood and loved. We are capable of change and have the ability to adapt, grow and live creatively in a continually changing world.
Early childhood experiences can influence the way we perceive the world and our place in it. Throughout life, when our sense of well-being is disturbed, we behave in ways that reflect our perception of self worth. Self-destructive behaviour, distorted feelings and thoughts (often re-enforced by the actions and perceptions of others), depression and anxiety are some of the symptoms of this psychological disturbance.
Therapeutic Change
Clients are responsible for change in their lives and, as counsellor, I act as facilitator to that change and not as advice-giver. This means we co-operatively focus on whatever you identify as being the problem, bearing in mind there is often a complex and interrelated series of cognitions, conflicts and environmental factors at play in your life.
The counselling relationship can offer a positive and safe environment in which to explore your concerns. Change can be difficult and part of our agreement is that I may gently challenge you to recognize your personal resources.
Practice Session Time and Frequency:
Our sessions will normally last an hour and we'll aim to meet once a week. We will review our work together every six sessions to consider if more time is needed. I ask that you give me 24 hours notice if you cannot make your session.
Confidentiality
Whatever we discuss during the session is confidential. I am bound to work within the law and will only break this agreement if I become convinced you intend to commit a criminal act (for example, planning to hurt yourself or others). I will make every effort to discuss my concerns with you and inform you of my actions in advance.
I receive professional supervision each month to ensure the work we undertake is both therapeutic and ethically sound. Your personal details are not revealed to my supervisor while discussing our work together.
Records
Notes of your sessions are kept secure and confidential. Should you wish to see your notes at any time, I ask that you give me 7 days notice. Very occasionally, I may ask to audiotape our
sessions for supervision or for professional development. Your identity will be protected if you agree with this request.
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