Well, my work in the ‘helping’ field began when I began my studies for a Social Work degree and then working 14 years for the Probation Service. I worked and continue to work with a variety of issues involving historical and current abuse (both survivors and perpetrators), Child Protection and poverty. Working in various charitable organisations and in my own private practice has afforded me the experience working with children, young people and adults with issues involving:
If you are an adult relating to any of these issues or have worries or concerns about any of them, feel free to ring for a chat to see if psychotherapy / counselling can help you.
I am fully insured and have an up to date DBS. As an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, I adhere to their Ethical Framework along with the Information Commissioner's Office in relation to Data Protection.
I am committed to providing the best service to you. This includes adhering to the legal requirements in relation to confidentiality and data protection.
In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) I will collect, use and store your personal data appropriately. In essence this means I will not collect or retain excessive amounts of data and I will take the necessary appropriate steps to protect your personal data once it has been shared in counselling sessions.
A full copy of my Privacy Notice will be sent to you upon booking our first appointment. If you would like a copy beforehand, feel free to email me on enquiries@nbccmidlands.co.uk. Further information on GDPR can be sourced via the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk/concerns/handling/.
Please rest assured your data is in safe hands and will always be managed with the utmost sensitivity and care.