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First Step Therapy
Dorset

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"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions." — Dalai Lama

GOVERNING BODIES

NCPS
I am an accredited registrant and member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. 
Member number: MNPS7226 (Acc.)
ncps.com

BACP
I am an individual member of the BACP
Membership number: 01030423
BACP ethical guidelines
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DBS
I am on the advance DBS update service
DBS website
ICO
I am ICO registered.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s independent body set up to uphold information rights, and it protects my clients by ensuring that I handle their personal data transparently, securely, and in strict accordance with data protection laws.
ICO website
Insurance
I am fully insured as a practicing therapist with indemnity and liability insurance.

Related Experience

Drawing on both my professional background and personal journey, I have spent years supporting individuals as they navigate their mental health. I hold a particular interest in neurodiversity and how it shapes the way we experience and process the world.
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  • Dorset Mind volunteer 2020-present
  • Dorset Mind placement trainee counsellor 2025-26
  • Dorset Mind qualified volunteer counsellor 2026-present
  • Poole Community Counselling placement volunteer 2025-26
  • ​Dorset Mind Mentor for child, young people and adults 2020-present
I view counselling as a continuous journey of learning, as I believe that deepening my knowledge is fundamental to providing the best possible support; to this end, I am currently completing a Diploma in Understanding Autism and will be pursuing my Level 5 CBT training through to 2027.
  • Understanding Autism Level 3 – Coastal College (Working towards) 2026
  • CBT Level 5 – Bournemouth and Poole College (CPCAB) (Working towards) 2026-27
  • Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 (CPCAB) – Bournemouth and Poole College 2024-26
  • Therapeutic Counselling Level 3 (CPCAB) – Bournemouth and Poole College 2023-24
  • Diploma in Counselling Skills Level 3 – NCFE 2022
  • Counselling Skills Level 2 – NCFE 2020
  • Training in Gestalt Therapy
  • Training in Transactional Analysis
  • Training in Relational Therapy
  • Training in Somatic Therapy
  • Training in DBT
  • Training in CBT
  • Trauma informed Training
  • Understanding Autism Level 2 – NCFE 2020
  • BA (Hons) Communication Studies – Aberystwyth 2002–05

Qualifications

Continuing my professional development is essential to any counselling practice. It ensures I can offer the most informed, empathetic, and effective support for my clients whilst staying true to my commitment to neuro-inclusive, client-led therapy
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  • Safeguarding level 2 – NHS ELFH
  • Difference, Diversity and Anti Oppressive Practice – BACP workshop
  • Complex Grief – BACP workshop
  • Children with Anxiety - CAMHS workshop
  • Mental Health Crisis Support – NHS ELFH
  • Conflict Resolution – NHS ELFH
  • The body Keeps Score – Bessel Van de Kolk - BACP
  • Data Security Awareness – NHS ELFH
  • Using Digital Technology in Counselling Profession - BACP workshop

Continued Proffessional Development

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