Online Bereavement Counselling from Surrey

Qualifications and Training

Before qualifying as a counsellor, I spent over a decade offering mental health support through helplines, including long-term roles focused on chronic pain and crisis intervention. Since 2018, I’ve also volunteered with the Blue Cross Pet Loss Support line and, since the pandemic, with Cruse Bereavement Support. In the late 2000s, I supported 16–25-year-olds through YouthNet, working with young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. This breadth of experience informs my ability to work compassionately and flexibly across different life stages and circumstances.

My professional training is fully accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, (NCPS), an ethical body that upholds high standards of practice, safeguarding and professional conduct.

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Core Qualifications

Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Prof. Dip Psy C), NCPS Accredited, 2025.

Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (Dip CST), NCPS Accredited, 2024.

Level 3 Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies. Metanoia Institute, 2020.

Specialist Training in Bereavement & Trauma, (selected).

Bereavement Support Foundation Course. NCPS Accredited, 2022.

Level 1 Certificate in Safeguarding. 2021.

Level 2 Pet Bereavement Training. Blue Cross, 2018.

Cruse Bereavement Support (2022-2024)

Assessment Training.

Supporting clients with Autism and ADHD.

Trauma Awareness.

Working with Prolonged Grief Disorder.

Working with Suicide.

Working with Mental Health.

Supporting Parents and Carers after Suicide Loss.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ clients.

Grief First Aid. Greater Manchester Police.

Supporting Families Through Pregnancy and Baby Loss. Sands.

Children & Young People: Working with Families, (Winston’s Wish) Suicide Bereavement, (Advanced/Complex Cases).

Continuing Professional Development, (CPD).

Working with Adoption, Counselling Directory, 2025.

Brief Solution-Focused Therapy Certification, Pesi.co.uk, 2025.

Integrative Sex and Couples Certification, Pesi.co.uk, 2025

Group Facilitator Training, Pesi.co.uk, 2025.

Using Compassion Focused Therapy for Trauma, Pesi.co.uk, 2025.

Using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Complex Trauma. Pesi.co.uk, 2024.

Co-Occurring Disorders in Substance Use Treatment: Integrated Assessment and Treatment Strategies for Dual Diagnosis Clients, Pesi.co.uk, 2024.

Revolutionising Trauma Treatment, (Babette Rothschild). Pesi.co.uk, 2023.

Person-Centred Fundamentals. Onlinevents.co.uk, 2023.

Ethics and Supervision

I’m committed to working ethically, safely and with integrity, in line with the NCPS Code of Ethics, a framework guiding confidentiality, boundaries, respect and client autonomy. I also engage in regular clinical supervision. This space for reflection and accountability ensures I continue to grow as a counsellor and offer grounded, responsive support tailored to each client’s needs.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If my background and approach resonate with you, I’d be happy to connect. You might have questions, want to explore how therapy could support you, or feel ready to book a session. Whatever stage you're at, I’m here to listen. Contact me for a free, no-pressure conversation. Let’s see if we’re a good fit.