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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.