Make the changes you want to make, to live the life you want to live.

I offer a tailored approach, suitable for your individual needs, ensuring a friendly, comfortable and confidential experience.

Welcome

I offer a calm, supportive space where you can explore what’s happening in your life and begin to make meaningful, lasting change. My approach is integrative, blending a range of therapeutic methods so that your therapy is tailored to you, your experiences, your goals, and the way you naturally process the world.

How I Work

I draw from several therapeutic approaches to support you in a holistic and effective way:

Hypnotherapy (Suggestion & Analytical)

Hypnotherapy can help you achieve a deep state of relaxation where the mind becomes more open to positive change. It is suitable for:

Weight loss
Anxiety and stress
Phobias (heights, flying, spiders, etc.)
Confidence and performance
Behaviour change such as nail‑biting or teeth grinding
IBS
Relaxation

Hypnosis can help release unhelpful beliefs, shift patterns that hold you back, and support you in achieving the outcomes you want.

Counselling (Integrative or Pluralistic)

(Person‑Centred, Psychodynamic & Cognitive Behavioural)

Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to talk openly about what you’re experiencing. Together, we can explore:

Relationship issues
Difficult life events
Emotions and feelings
Unhelpful thinking patterns
Past experiences that still affect you today

Talking therapy can help you understand yourself more deeply, develop new coping strategies, and move toward positive change.

Energy Therapies

(Thought Field Therapy & Emotional Freedom Techniques)

These gentle, effective techniques use tapping on meridian points to help release emotional distress. They can be especially helpful for:

Stress
Anxiety
Phobias
Trauma

Many clients experience relief quickly, making these therapies a powerful addition to traditional approaches.

As an Occupational/Work Psychologist, I also bring specialist insight into how your work, roles, responsibilities, and daily activities affect your emotional wellbeing. This allows me to apply psychological principles directly within therapy, helping you improve your wellbeing, confidence, and performance across both your personal and professional life.

A Holistic, Supportive Approach

Whether you’re struggling with stress, navigating a life transition, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work at your pace, using the therapeutic approaches that best support your wellbeing, growth, and sense of balance.

We all have a set of basic emotional needs that must be met for us to feel grounded, confident, and able to thrive. When these needs are supported, we function better in every area of life — emotionally, mentally, and in our relationships and work.

To feel seen, heard, and valued — to know that our experiences matter
To have autonomy and competence — to feel capable, independent, and connected to our identity
To express our needs and emotions freely — without fear of judgement or dismissal

When these needs go unmet, we can feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from ourselves.

Therapy offers a safe, supportive space where you can explore these needs, understand what may be getting in the way, and begin to meet them in healthier, more fulfilling ways. It’s a place to reconnect with who you are and what you need to feel well.

APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY

Contact me here for more information or to Book a Free, no obligation 15 min Consultation to answer any questions and find out if therapy can help you, or a full session if you are already happy to proceed. Full Sessions are 1hr, £60.

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Depending upon the issue, some clients achieve their desired outcome in up to 6 sessions, while some issues may require longer. Many clients find it beneficial to maintain results by returning periodically to help them stay on track with their desired goals and changes. I work in partnership with clients to ensure sessions are tailored to the specific needs of each individual.

*Individual responses to hypnotherapy will vary, and results cannot be guaranteed. Results will vary from person to person.

**It would not be realistic for me to make guarantees with hypnotherapy and other therapies. Results vary from individual to individual. Each client is unique and responds accordingly and will achieve the outcome in their own way with collaboration from me. Though I can offer an evidence base for the efficacy of interventions used in this field, I cannot guarantee a client of success or of achieving absolutely what they wish, though I aim to do so as best I can.

In Case of Emergency

The services I provide are not suitable to use as an emergency service. In case of emergency, please contact your GP or emergency services on 999. If you require someone to talk to urgently please contact a suitable organisation such as Samaritans, tel: 116 123, e-mail: jo@samaritans.org

When you shouldn't use hypnotherapy

Important: Do not use hypnotherapy if you have psychosis or certain types of personality disorder, as it could make your condition worse.

Consult with your GP first if you have any conditions that might not be suitable to hypnotherapy.

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/hypnotherapy/

Privacy Notice (v28.06.26)

This Privacy Notice explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a confidential, secure and transparent manner.

Who is responsible for your information?

I am the Data Controller for the personal information that you provide to me in connection with counselling services. This means I decide how and why your personal information is processed.

I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) Ref. ZA487636.

In some circumstances I may also act as a Data Processor where I process personal information on behalf of another organisation, such as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) or other referring organisation.

What information do I collect?

The information I collect may include:

Your name, address, telephone number and email address.
Your date of birth.
Emergency contact details.
Your GP details.
Relevant medical history and current health information.
Information relating to your mental health and wellbeing.
Information about your family and personal circumstances where relevant to your therapy.
Details of any children or dependants where relevant.
Information about your lifestyle and the issues that have brought you to counselling.
Information relating to any referral to counselling.
Brief factual session notes made during or after our appointments.
Appointment records and correspondence.

I will only collect information that is relevant to providing you with safe and effective counselling.

Special Category Data

As part of providing counselling, I will process information relating to your physical and mental health. This is known as "Special Category Data" under UK GDPR and receives additional legal protection.

Why do I collect your information?

Your information is collected in order to:

Provide counselling safely and effectively.
Assess whether counselling is appropriate for your needs.
Plan and review your therapy.
Contact you regarding appointments.
Maintain appropriate clinical records.
Respond appropriately if there are concerns about your safety or the safety of others.
Meet my legal, professional and insurance obligations.

My lawful basis for processing your information

Under UK GDPR, my lawful basis for processing your personal information is:

Article 6(1)(b) – Processing is necessary for the performance of our counselling contract.
Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interests, where appropriate, such as maintaining accurate records and managing my practice.
Article 9(2)(h) – Processing of Special Category Data is necessary for the provision of health or therapeutic care.

Where another lawful basis applies, I will explain this to you.

Who may receive your information?

Your information is treated as confidential.

However, there are circumstances where I may need to share information, including:

With your GP or another healthcare professional, where necessary for your safety or with your consent where appropriate.
During professional clinical supervision. Wherever possible, information is anonymised and only the minimum necessary information is discussed.
With my professional indemnity insurer if required in relation to a complaint or legal claim.
With my accountant or HM Revenue & Customs in relation to financial records (not clinical notes).
Where required by law, including court orders.
Where there is a safeguarding concern involving a child or vulnerable adult.
Where there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or another person.
Where disclosure is otherwise required by law.

Where possible, I will discuss any disclosure with you before sharing information unless doing so would increase the risk of harm or is prohibited by law.

How your information is stored

Paper records are stored in a locked filing cabinet.

Electronic records are stored on password-protected devices with appropriate security measures in place, including up-to-date antivirus protection and restricted access.

Mobile phone information, including appointment messages, is stored on a password-protected device.

Where electronic services or cloud storage are used, these are chosen to meet UK GDPR security requirements.

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to keep your information secure.

How long will I keep your information?

Counselling records are normally retained for a minimum of seven years after counselling has ended.

For clients who are under the age of 18, records will normally be retained until the client's 25th birthday (or longer where required by law or professional guidance).

After the relevant retention period has expired, records will be securely destroyed or permanently deleted.

Financial records may be retained separately where required by tax legislation.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

Request access to the personal information I hold about you.
Request that inaccurate or incomplete information is corrected.
Request that processing of your information is restricted in certain circumstances.
Object to processing where the lawful basis is legitimate interests.
Request a copy of your personal data where the right to data portability applies.
Request erasure of your personal information in certain circumstances.

Please note that the right to erasure is not absolute. I may be legally or professionally required to retain counselling records for insurance, safeguarding, legal or regulatory purposes.

Requests relating to your personal information should be made in writing by email or post. I will normally respond within one calendar month, although this period may be extended where permitted by law.

You are not required to explain why you wish to access your records, although I am happy to discuss any concerns you may have.

Confidentiality

Everything discussed in counselling is confidential, subject to the legal and ethical limits of confidentiality explained in our Counselling Agreement. These include situations where there is a serious risk of harm, safeguarding concerns or where disclosure is required by law.

Complaints

If you have any questions about how your information is handled, please contact me in the first instance.

If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information about making a complaint can be found at www.ico.org.uk or by telephoning 0303 123 1113.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or professional practice. The most recent version will always be available on request.

Acknowledgement

By signing the Therapy Agreement, you acknowledge that you acknowledge this Privacy Notice and understand how your personal information will be processed in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.