I am a BACP Accredited counsellor offering long-term and short-term individual therapy to adults. Since March 2020, I have been working entirely online (using video software such as Zoom) or by phone. I am unable to see clients face to face indoors at present, although I may be able to offer limited "walking counselling" sessions on request.I completed a BSc in Integrative Counselling at Roehampton University in 2006 and gained BACP Accredited status in 2008.I have a specific interest in offering personal therapy to counselling trainees and have worked with trainees from a number of different training organisations. I offer reduced fees for counselling trainees, on request.I also have an interest in bereavement and completed additional training with Cruse in 2007.I work flexibly during the day and may be able to offer evening sessions. I offer 50 minute sessions, after an initial assessment session lasting an hour. I see clients for anything from one session to weekly sessions for several years.I have experience of working with a wide range of issues, gained in a variety of settings, including a hospice, the NHS, occupational health, student health and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). I have worked in private practice since 2008.I decided to retrain as a counsellor after working for a number of years as a manager in local government. I particularly enjoyed the pastoral care aspects of my managerial role and see my role as a counsellor as one of restoring or enhancing the wellbeing of my clients. I can offer a safe place for you to discuss your issues confidentially and for us to work through them together as we build a strong, trusting relationship between us. You should be aware that, unfortunately, I cannot wave a magic wand to make you feel better and counselling therefore requires some commitment on your part and may take some time.