In 2016 I started my journey to become a qualified therapist by completing the Level 1 Interpersonal Skills Certificate, followed by the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling skills. In 2019 I qualified from the FDSC in Person Centred Counselling. Prior to this I completed a BAHons in Textiles and Surface Design.

In 2017 I started managing a local bereavement project that supports children and families in East Sussex. This allowed me to work creatively in a supportive and therapeutic way, when children and families were at a vulnerable time of their lives. 

I have been a volunteer counsellor with Care for the Carers, a wonderful organisation supporting individuals in a caring capacity. For just under two years I was able to grow as a counsellor within the role, before finishing my qualification and placement. I also have experience volunteering in a similar role with the Alzheimer’s Society in 2016.

I enjoy my own professional development and so have experience or training in the following areas; child and adult safeguarding, suicide and assessment, Covid-19 bereavements, childhood bereavement including early years, alcohol and drugs, working with spectrum disorders in children, traumatic events and bereavement, drawing for talking and creative therapy, working at relational depth amongst others. 

I have experience of working with many client issues, namely; Alzheimer’s, Dementia, spectrum disorders, caring roles, traumatic events, eating disorders, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and violence, bereavement, anger, sexual assault, relationship issues, childhood, depression, identity issues, stress, suicide, separation, self-esteem and confidence.

When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.

Carl R. Rogers