About Me
Who I Am
I trained to become a counsellor over 10 years ago now, long before the realisation that I was neurodivergent. In that time I have also completed a psychology degree and have developed an interest in trauma, which is extremely important when it comes to working with neurodivergent people. This is because they are much more likely to have experienced trauma. It is something I continue to learn about as so little research has been done on neurodivergent people and the effects of trauma.
I am also LGBTQIA+. The world of neurodivergent therapists is slowly growing, which is a joy to see but it can be hard to find a therapist that might be right for you. I mention being LGBTQIA+ because neurodivergent people are overrepresented in this group. We are also much more likely to identify as trans or non-binary and have non-traditional relationship styles such as polyamory.
Qualifications
- Level 4 Certificate in Integrative Counselling
- Level 5 Certificate in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- BsC Psychology (Hons)
I also have certificates in:
- Mental Health and the Body: Treating Trauma
- Child Sexual Abuse: Hope for Healing
- Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation
- Dissociation and DID: The Fundamentals
- Working with Relational Trauma: Dealing with Disorganised Attachment
I have also taken part in a study group on neurodiversity with Trauma Geek, whose work I can highly recommend. There is little information out there about how trauma impacts neurodivergent people and how trauma informed therapy can be adapted for them. Trauma Geek has brought together the research she could find and taught us what she knows.
How I Work
I am an integrative and person-centred therapist. What this means for you is that I have been trained in various methods of working with people, rather than just one, such as CBT. I have integrated those methods and relevant information from my degree to build a model which is flexible, with each individual at the heart of it. I may suggest or offer strategies, tools and ways of working and let you decide if it feels right. Everybody‘s needs are different and I adapt the way I work to suit the individual.
I am also a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and abide by their ethical framework.
Have a question that I have not covered here? Please don't hesitate to contact me.
