A great question – Counselling in the UK is an unregulated profession. That means anyone can call themselves a counsellor with little or no training. That's not me!

I spent over four years in certified training, which was validated by the CPCAB. I studied as an Integrative counsellor and I have a bias toward Person-centred Counselling. In order to progress and qualify I have undergone my own personal therapy sessions and worked with many clients over hundreds of hours. I also spend a few days each year in further training and professional skill development to keep my knowledge and practice up-to-date.

I am registered with both the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Both only allow certified and qualified counsellors to register. They also have ethical frameworks which I adhere to and use as my guide when working with you.

Click the logos in the footer below to check out my registrations. If you ever have an issue with my services then you can contact BACP or NCPS, and they will work with you to handle your complaint.

As part of the registration with a professional body, Qualified Counsellors are required to have monthly supervision by a senior colleague. In a Supervision session, professional development, ethical dilemmas and the counsellor's own well-being are talked about. Any client information is anonymised in these sessions to maintain the confidentiality of the work.

I hold relevant and up-to-date insurance for my work as a private counselling practitioner and I am also registered with the Information commissioner’s office as I handle personal data.

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