My experience
I am a fully qualified professional counsellor with experience working with a diverse range of people and the challenges they face. I draw upon training in Person‑Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, and CBT, allowing me to tailor my approach to best suit your individual needs. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their ethical framework.
I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of common mental‑health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, and general feelings of dissatisfaction or unease with life.
I also specialise in working with compulsive or repetitive behaviour patterns, including emotional overeating, binge‑eating behaviours, gambling addiction, and intrusive or obsessive negative thoughts.
I have many years’ experience supporting people who struggle with disordered eating patterns, such as cycles of overeating, emotional eating, or feeling out of control around food. These patterns often sit alongside challenges like low self‑esteem, relationship strain, and persistent unhappiness, and my work aims to address both the behaviours themselves and the underlying emotional experiences.
Teaching and Training
I enjoy passing on my knowledge and expertise to trainee counsellors, through teaching accredited counselling courses at a local college. Training is a keen interest of mine, I design and deliver bespoke training courses and facilitate workshops for various organisations. I have delivered training in schools, prisons and the wider local community. Feel free to email me to find out more about my training service
My Qualifications and Training
Qualifications
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
BSc Applied Psychology and Computing
Diploma in Life Coaching
Additional training
GamCare – Problem Gambling
CBT-E – For Eating Disorders
Motivational Interviewing
Building resilience
Managing Actual and Potential Aggression – Instructor course
Memberships
Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Click here to check me on BACP register
I also have a profile in the Counselling Directory website
Current or previous relevant work experience
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Redlands Counselling and Training – Delivering and overseeing counselling courses since 2013
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Steven James Counselling – 5 years working as an Associate Counsellor, predominately with those with Problem Gambling issues.
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St Mungo’s (Housing Association) – facilitate reflective practice session for staff working in mental health housing project.
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Arts Uni Bournemouth - Volunteer Counsellor
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YMCA Bournemouth - Volunteer Counsellor
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BCHA (Housing Association) - I was part of the team that created and delivered the successful Ignite personal development programme for the local community; later employed as their staff trainer, designing and delivering bespoke courses to front line staff.
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Samaritans – Over a year working on their telephone support line.
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Dorset Mind – 6 Years volunteering for their befriending service. Offering support to those isolated by severe mental health issues