About Me
We all need someone to talk to sometimes. I know from personal experience how therapy can offer much needed breathing space from the demands of everyday life.
My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and focused on empowering individuals to understand their own patterns of behaviour. Rather than offering advice, I focus on fostering autonomy - helping you better understand yourself and your own abilities. I believe you have all the answers to what you're facing already inside you. My role is to guide you in untangling the emotional knots that may be holding you back.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is an important factor in the healing process, providing a space to explore how you relate to others. My aim is to build a secure therapeutic alliance in which we can work together meaningfully, to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, promote your personal growth, and reach your goals.
I'm committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and trends in the field, and I'm passionate about learning new techniques and theories to ensure that I am continuing to keep my skills and knowledge up to date.
If it sounds like we could work well together I look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest, C.R

Education
Therapeutic Counselling
Masters Degree
University of Greenwich
This 3 year teaching programme is recognised as Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Central to this course is Clarkson's 5 Relationship Model, teaching advanced clinical theory alongside rigorous practical elements.
Registered Member
of the BACP
I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their code of ethics in my practice. I undertake regular professional development training, to ensure that I am continuing to keep my skills and knowledge up to date.
Psychology
Degree
University of West England
This four year programme included a year working in the NHS (Southmead Hospital) as a Psychology Assistant. The course covered Mind, Brain and Development as well as the Self and Society and Critical Thinking. In my final year I focused on Addiction, Counselling and Psychotherapy and Sexuality.